Switchblade 300 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Overview
The Switchblade 300 and the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Guizhou respectively.
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reaches 750 km/h — 4.7x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 7,000 km for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 20 for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
| 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 high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for aerial reconnaissance and maritime targeting. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.9 m |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 43 kN ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.