Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong II
The Switchblade 300 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and CAIG / CASC respectively. The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.3x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 700:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg. The Switchblade 300 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. The Switchblade 300 first flew 6 years before the Wing Loong II (2011 vs 2017).
| 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 | -- |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or Wing Loong II?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.