Switchblade 300 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Switchblade 300 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — top speed 160 vs 750 km/h, range 10 vs 7,000 km, built 4,000 vs 20 units.
Specifications
|
Switchblade 300 |
WZ-7 Soaring Dragon |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
AeroVironment |
Guizhou |
| First flight |
1 January 2011 |
-- |
| Year introduced |
2011 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
4000 units |
20 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
-- m |
24.9 m |
| Height |
-- m |
5.4 m |
| Length |
0.5 m |
14.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
160 km/h |
750 km/h |
| Operational range |
10 km |
7,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
-- m |
18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
2.5 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 43 kN
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 590 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
