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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs Switchblade 300

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 130 vs 160 km/h, range 11 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2007 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 11 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 130 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a longer range at 11 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.