Ranger vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Ranger and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by RUAG and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ranger vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Ranger has an operational range of 100 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 285 kg MTOW, the Ranger is 48:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Ranger has been produced in 40 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300.
| Swiss-Israeli tactical reconnaissance UAV, developed in the late 20th century, used for military reconnaissance and civilian search and rescue. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | RUAG |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| 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 | 5.7 m |
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Length | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 285 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 31 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The 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 Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The Ranger has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The 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 Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The 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 Ranger or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 40 units of the Ranger.