Saegheh vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Saegheh and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Shahed and AeroVironment respectively.
The Saegheh reaches 350 km/h — 2.2x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Saegheh has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 83:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Saegheh has been produced in 50 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 3 years before the Saegheh (2011 vs 2014).
| Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed |
| First flight | 1 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 50 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 | 7.3 m |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- 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 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.