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Switchblade 300 vs TAI Anka

Switchblade 300 vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 160 vs 217 km/h, range 10 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 1,700 kg, built 4,000 vs 102 units.

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🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
Switchblade 300 TAI Anka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment TAI
First flight 1 January 2011 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2011 2017
Number produced 4000 units 102 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan -- m 17.5 m
Length 0.5 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 10 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 6 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or TAI Anka?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.