Shahed 129 vs Switchblade 300
The Shahed 129 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and AeroVironment respectively. Top speed is 175 km/h for the Shahed 129 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Shahed 129 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. The Shahed 129 has been produced in 42 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 1 years before the Shahed 129 (2011 vs 2012).
| Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 42 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 | 16.0 m |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 129 is faster with a maximum speed of 175 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the Shahed 129 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 129 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.