MQ-4 Triton vs Switchblade 300
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 — 3.8x 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).
| American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| 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 | 39.9 m |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,781 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg ◉ |
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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.