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Saegheh vs Switchblade 300

Saegheh vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 350 vs 160 km/h, range 1,500 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 500 vs 6 kg, built 50 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Saegheh Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight 1 November 2014 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2016 2011
Number produced 50 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 7.3 m -- m
Length 2.7 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 500 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 5 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saegheh or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.