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Samad vs Switchblade 300

Samad vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — range 1,500 vs 10 km.

Specifications
Samad Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2019 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 4.5 m -- m
Length 2.8 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Samad or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Samad's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Samad or Switchblade 300?
The Samad has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the Samad or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Samad's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Samad or Switchblade 300?
The Samad is longer at 2.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Samad or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 8 years before the Samad which entered service in 2019.