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Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong-10

Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong-10 at a glance — top speed 160 vs 620 km/h, max takeoff weight 6 vs 3,200 kg.

Specifications
Switchblade 300 Wing Loong-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2011 2016
Number produced 4000 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 20.0 m
Height -- m 3.7 m
Length 0.5 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling -- m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 10 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong-10?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Wing Loong-10's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong-10?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 5 years before the Wing Loong-10 which entered service in 2016.