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GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs Switchblade 300

GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 166 vs 160 km/h, max takeoff weight 175 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
GEC-Marconi Phoenix Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GEC-Marconi AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1986 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1999 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.6 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 166 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 175 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Switchblade 300?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of 166 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Switchblade 300?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher service ceiling at 2,800 meters (9,186 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Switchblade 300?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Switchblade 300?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.