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Switchblade 300 vs Wasp III

Switchblade 300 vs Wasp III at a glance — top speed 160 vs 65 km/h, range 10 vs 5 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Switchblade 300 Wasp III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2011 --
Year introduced 2011 2007
Number produced 4000 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 0.7 m
Length 0.5 m 0.4 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 10 km 5 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,333 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or Wasp III?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Wasp III's 65 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or Wasp III?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Wasp III's 5 km.
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or Wasp III?
Both the Switchblade 300 and Wasp III have a maximum takeoff weight of 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or Wasp III?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Wasp III's 0.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or Wasp III?
The Wasp III entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.