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Shahed 129 vs Switchblade 300

Shahed 129 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 175 vs 160 km/h, range 1,700 vs 10 km, built 42 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Shahed 129 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight 1 March 2012 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2013 2011
Number produced 42 units 4000 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 16.0 m -- m
Height 3.1 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 175 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,300 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW --
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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.