Shahed-149 Gaza vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Shahed-149 Gaza and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and AeroVironment respectively.
The Shahed-149 Gaza reaches 340 km/h — 2.1x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Shahed-149 Gaza has an operational range of 7,000 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Shahed-149 Gaza is 533:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Shahed-149 Gaza has been produced in 3 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300.
| Iranian high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2021s, operated for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 3 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 | 21.0 m |
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 340 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is faster with a maximum speed of 340 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Shahed-149 Gaza which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.