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Elbit Skylark vs Switchblade 300

Elbit Skylark vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 74 vs 160 km/h, range 40 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 5 vs 6 kg.

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🇮🇱 Elbit Skylark
Specifications
Elbit Skylark Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2008 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 2.4 m -- m
Length 2.2 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 74 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 40 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 5 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Elbit Skylark or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Elbit Skylark or Switchblade 300?
The Elbit Skylark has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Elbit Skylark or Switchblade 300?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Elbit Skylark or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Elbit Skylark or Switchblade 300?
The Elbit Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Elbit Skylark or Switchblade 300?
The Elbit Skylark entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.