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Pegasus II vs Switchblade 300

Pegasus II vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 194 vs 160 km/h, max takeoff weight 250 vs 6 kg, built 16 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Pegasus II Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇬🇷 Greece 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HAI AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2005 2011
Number produced 16 units 4000 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wingspan 6.2 m -- m
Length 4.3 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 250 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Pegasus II is faster with a maximum speed of 194 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Pegasus II's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Pegasus II has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Pegasus II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Pegasus II is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Pegasus II entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pegasus II or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 16 units of the Pegasus II.