RQ-21 Blackjack vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The RQ-21 Blackjack and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Insitu and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the RQ-21 Blackjack vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The RQ-21 Blackjack has an operational range of 93 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 61 kg MTOW, the RQ-21 Blackjack is 10:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Switchblade 300 first flew 1 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack (2011 vs 2012).
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 4.9 m |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a longer range at 93 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.