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Switchblade 300 vs Taranis

Switchblade 300 vs Taranis at a glance — built 4,000 vs 1 units.

Specifications
Switchblade 300 Taranis
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment BAE Systems
First flight 1 January 2011 10 August 2013
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced 4000 units 1 units
Average unit price -- $220 million
Wingspan -- m 10.0 m
Length 0.5 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling -- m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or Taranis?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or Taranis?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or Taranis?
The Taranis 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 Taranis?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or Taranis?
The Taranis is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or Taranis?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.