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MQ-4 Triton vs Switchblade 300

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
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Specifications
MQ-4 Triton Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman AeroVironment
First flight 22 May 2013 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2013 2011
Number produced 30 units 4000 units
Average unit price $180 million --
Wingspan 39.9 m -- m
Length 14.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 610 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The MQ-4 Triton and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and AeroVironment respectively.

The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 3.8:1 the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The MQ-4 Triton has an operational range of 15,200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 2438:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in 30 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 2 years before the MQ-4 Triton (2011 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.