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RQ-21 Blackjack vs Switchblade 300

RQ-21 Blackjack vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 170 vs 160 km/h, range 93 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 61 vs 6 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-21 Blackjack
Specifications
RQ-21 Blackjack Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu AeroVironment
First flight 28 July 2012 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2014 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 4.9 m -- m
Length 2.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 93 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 61 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 37 kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6 kW --
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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.