RQ-170 Sentinel vs Switchblade 300
The RQ-170 Sentinel and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and AeroVironment respectively. The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 6 years before the Switchblade 300 (2005 vs 2011).
| American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| 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 | 20.0 m |
| Length | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h |
| Operational range | 10 km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.