ScanEagle vs Switchblade 300
ScanEagle vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 148 vs 160 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 22 vs 6 kg, built 1,000 vs 4,000 units.
Specifications
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ScanEagle |
Switchblade 300 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Insitu |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
1 January 2000 |
1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
2011 |
| Number produced |
1000 units |
4000 units |
| Average unit price |
$3 million |
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| Wingspan |
3.1 m |
-- m |
| Length |
1.6 m |
0.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
148 km/h |
160 km/h |
| Operational range |
100 km |
10 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,944 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
22 kg |
6 kg |
| Empty weight |
13 kg |
2.5 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ScanEagle or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ScanEagle.
