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Safran Patroller vs Switchblade 300

Safran Patroller vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 314 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km.

Specifications
Safran Patroller Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Safran AeroVironment
First flight 1 June 2009 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2023 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wingspan 18.0 m -- m
Length 8.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 314 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safran Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Safran Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Safran Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Safran Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Safran Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Safran Patroller has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Safran Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Safran Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Safran Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Safran Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Safran Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 12 years before the Safran Patroller which entered service in 2023.