Skeldar V-200 vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Skeldar V-200 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Saab and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 140 km/h for the Skeldar V-200 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Skeldar V-200 has an operational range of 100 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 245 kg MTOW, the Skeldar V-200 is 41:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
| Swedish medium-range vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance, intelligence gathering, and light cargo transportation. | |
| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 4.6 m |
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Length | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 245 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 41 kW ◉ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Skeldar V-200 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Skeldar V-200's 140 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Skeldar V-200 or Switchblade 300?
The Skeldar V-200 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Skeldar V-200 or Switchblade 300?
The Skeldar V-200 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Skeldar V-200 or Switchblade 300?
The Skeldar V-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 245 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Skeldar V-200 or Switchblade 300?
The Skeldar V-200 is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Skeldar V-200 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Skeldar V-200 which entered service in 2024.