Switchblade 300 vs Tu-123 Yastreb
Overview
The Switchblade 300 and the Tu-123 Yastreb are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-123 Yastreb reaches 2,700 km/h — 17:1 the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 3,200 km for the Tu-123 Yastreb. At 35,610 kg MTOW, the Tu-123 Yastreb is 5935:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 52 for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The Tu-123 Yastreb first flew 48 years before the Switchblade 300 (1963 vs 2011).
| 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 | -- |
| Soviet long-range high-altitude supersonic strategic unmanned reconnaissance drone, introduced in the mid-1960s and used for intelligence gathering over Europe. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 52 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m |
| Height | 4.8 m |
| Length | 27.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 22,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,610 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 98 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 2,540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 47 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 52 units of the Tu-123 Yastreb.