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RUAG Ranger vs Switchblade 300

RUAG Ranger vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 220 vs 160 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 285 vs 6 kg, built 40 vs 4,000 units.

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🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Specifications
RUAG Ranger Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer RUAG AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1999 2011
Number produced 40 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.7 m -- m
Height 1.1 m -- m
Length 4.6 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 100 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 285 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 31 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The RUAG Ranger has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The RUAG Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RUAG Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 40 units of the RUAG Ranger.