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RQ-170 Sentinel vs Switchblade 300

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🇺🇸 RQ-170 SentinelFull specs
Specifications
RQ-170 Sentinel Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2007 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wingspan 20.0 m -- m
Length 4.8 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.