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Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong I

Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 160 vs 280 km/h, range 10 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 1,100 kg, built 4,000 vs 60 units.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
Switchblade 300 Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced 4000 units 60 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wingspan -- m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 0.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 10 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong I?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.