MQ-9B SkyGuardian vs Switchblade 300
MQ-9B SkyGuardian vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 390 vs 160 km/h, range 11,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 6 kg.
Specifications
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MQ-9B SkyGuardian |
Switchblade 300 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
25 February 2016 |
1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2011 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
4000 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
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| Wingspan |
24.0 m |
-- m |
| Length |
11.7 m |
0.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
390 km/h |
160 km/h |
| Operational range |
11,000 km |
10 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,200 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
6 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
2.5 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 671 kW
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Which is faster, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is faster with a maximum speed of 390 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the MQ-9B SkyGuardian which entered service in 2020.
