MQ-8 Fire Scout vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The MQ-8 Fire Scout and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The MQ-8 Fire Scout has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the MQ-8 Fire Scout is 242:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has been produced in 40 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The MQ-8 Fire Scout first flew 9 years before the Switchblade 300 (2002 vs 2011).
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 9.8 m |
| Length | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 940 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-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 2 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.