S-100 Camcopter vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The S-100 Camcopter and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Schiebel and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the S-100 Camcopter vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The S-100 Camcopter has an operational range of 180 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 200 kg MTOW, the S-100 Camcopter is 33:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Switchblade 300 first flew 1 years before the S-100 Camcopter (2011 vs 2012).
| Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Schiebel |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| 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 | 3.4 m |
| Length | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 110 kg ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-100 Camcopter or Switchblade 300?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-100 Camcopter or Switchblade 300?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-100 Camcopter or Switchblade 300?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-100 Camcopter or Switchblade 300?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the S-100 Camcopter or Switchblade 300?
The S-100 Camcopter is longer at 3.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-100 Camcopter or Switchblade 300?
The S-100 Camcopter entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.