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Shahed 131 vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
Shahed 131 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2022 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $20K --
Wingspan 2.2 m -- m
Length 2.6 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 900 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 38 hp 0
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Overview

The Shahed 131 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Shahed 131 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Shahed 131 has an operational range of 900 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 135 kg MTOW, the Shahed 131 is 22:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 131 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.