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Switchblade 300 vs TAI Aksungur

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Specifications
Switchblade 300 TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2011 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2011 2021
Number produced 4000 units 12 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 0.5 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 10 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 80 kW
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Overview

The Switchblade 300 and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.

Top speed is 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300 vs 250 km/h for the TAI Aksungur. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the TAI Aksungur is 550:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The Switchblade 300 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur. The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the TAI Aksungur (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Aksungur?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.