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Shahed-101 vs Switchblade 300

Shahed-101 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 160 km/h, range 900 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 45 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Shahed-101 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2024 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 3.0 m -- m
Length 2.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 900 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 45 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed-101 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-101 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 Shahed-101 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-101 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed-101 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-101 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed-101 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed-101 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-101 is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed-101 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Shahed-101 which entered service in 2024.