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RQ-180 vs Switchblade 300

RQ-180 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — range 22,000 vs 10 km.

Specifications
RQ-180 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman AeroVironment
First flight 3 August 2010 1 January 2011
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 40.0 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 22,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 18,000 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-180 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the RQ-180's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-180 or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-180 has a longer range at 22,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-180 or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-180 has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-180 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-180's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-180 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the RQ-180's 0.0 meters.