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Switchblade 300 vs V-BAT

Switchblade 300 vs V-BAT at a glance — top speed 160 vs 90 km/h, max takeoff weight 6 vs 73 kg.

Specifications
Switchblade 300 V-BAT
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Shield AI
First flight 1 January 2011 --
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced 4000 units N/A
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wingspan -- m 2.9 m
Length 0.5 m 3.8 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling -- m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 73 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or V-BAT?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the V-BAT's 90 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or V-BAT?
The V-BAT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 73 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is longer at 3.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.