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RQ-170 Sentinel vs Switchblade 300

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🇺🇸 RQ-170 Sentinel
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 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.