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Specifications
Switchblade 300 Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2011 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2011 2018
Number produced 4000 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan -- m 20.5 m
Length 0.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 10 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 1,500 kg
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Overview

The Switchblade 300 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Chengdu respectively.

The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.3:1 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).

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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.