Shahed 131 vs Switchblade 600
Overview
The Shahed 131 and the Switchblade 600 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Shahed 131 vs 185 km/h for the Switchblade 600. The Shahed 131 has an operational range of 900 km vs 80 km for the Switchblade 600. At 135 kg MTOW, the Shahed 131 is 9.0x the Switchblade 600's 15 kg.
| Iranian-made one-way attack drone, developed in the early 21st century, used for precision strikes against infrastructure and military targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $20K |
| American man-portable loitering munition, developed in the early 2020s, used for anti-armour operations and precision strikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m |
| Length | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 900 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 38 hp ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 1.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 80 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Shahed 131's 185 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Switchblade 600's 80 km.
Which is heavier, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Switchblade 600's 15 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 600's 1.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 131 or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 entered service first in 2022, 0 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.