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RQ-101 Night Intruder vs Switchblade 300

RQ-101 Night Intruder vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 185 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 290 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
RQ-101 Night Intruder Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2002 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 6.4 m -- m
Height 1.5 m -- m
Length 4.7 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 290 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder 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 RQ-101 Night Intruder or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 290 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is longer at 4.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder entered service first in 2002, 9 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.