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MQ-28 Ghost Bat vs Switchblade 300

MQ-28 Ghost Bat vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — range 3,700 vs 10 km, built 8 vs 4,000 units.

Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing AeroVironment
First flight 27 February 2021 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2011
Number produced 8 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 7.3 m -- m
Length 11.7 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg 2.5 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.