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Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong II

Switchblade 300 vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 160 vs 370 km/h, range 10 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 4,200 kg, built 4,000 vs 100 units.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
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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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.