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MQ-25 Stingray vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing AeroVironment
First flight 19 September 2019 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2027 2011
Number produced 7 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 22.9 m -- m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 930 km 10 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and AeroVironment respectively.

The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 3.9x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the MQ-25 Stingray (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 16 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.