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PD-2 vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
PD-2 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrSpecSystems AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2019 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced 20 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m -- m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 2.9 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 140 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,800 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 55 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 45 kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The PD-2 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by UkrSpecSystems and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 140 km/h for the PD-2 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The PD-2 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 55 kg MTOW, the PD-2 is 9.2x the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The PD-2 has been produced in 20 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the PD-2 (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The PD-2 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The PD-2 has a higher service ceiling at 3,800 meters (12,467 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The PD-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 55 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The PD-2 is longer at 2.9 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the PD-2 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PD-2 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 20 units of the PD-2.