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Shahpar vs Switchblade 300

Shahpar vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 150 vs 160 km/h, range 250 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 480 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Shahpar Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GIDS AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2013 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wingspan 6.6 m -- m
Length 4.2 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 250 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 480 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahpar or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Shahpar's 150 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahpar or Switchblade 300?
The Shahpar has a longer range at 250 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahpar or Switchblade 300?
The Shahpar has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahpar or Switchblade 300?
The Shahpar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 480 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahpar or Switchblade 300?
The Shahpar is longer at 4.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahpar or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the Shahpar which entered service in 2013.