RQ-5 Hunter vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The RQ-5 Hunter and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The RQ-5 Hunter has an operational range of 125 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 148:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The RQ-5 Hunter has been produced in 20 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300.
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| 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 | 10.6 m |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- 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-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-5 Hunter 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-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 16 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-5 Hunter or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.