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Shahed 136 vs Switchblade 300

Shahed 136 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 185 vs 160 km/h, range 2,500 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 6 kg, built 26,000 vs 4,000 units.

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🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Shahed 136 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2021 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced 26000 units 4000 units
Average unit price $193K --
Wingspan 2.5 m -- m
Length 3.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 136 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 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the Switchblade 300.