MQ-28 Ghost Bat vs Switchblade 300
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and AeroVironment respectively. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been produced in 8 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 10 years before the MQ-28 Ghost Bat (2011 vs 2021).
| Australian stealth multirole unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, designed to support crewed aircraft as a loyal wingman and perform autonomous missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 27 February 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American man-portable loitering munition, introduced in the early 2010s, used for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 4000 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m |
| Length | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h |
| Operational range | 10 km â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the MQ-28 Ghost Bat which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 8 units of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.