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IAI Searcher vs Switchblade 300

IAI Searcher vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 160 km/h, range 350 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 436 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
IAI Searcher Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1992 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wingspan 8.6 m -- m
Length 5.9 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 350 km 10 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 436 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 76 kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Searcher or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Searcher or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Searcher or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Searcher or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Searcher or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Searcher or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 19 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.