Patroller vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Patroller and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Safran and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 314 km/h for the Patroller vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Patroller has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300.
The Patroller first flew 2 years before the Switchblade 300 (2009 vs 2011).
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 18.0 m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- 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 Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The 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 Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The 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 Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Patroller or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 12 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.