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Switchblade 300 vs X-47B

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Specifications
Switchblade 300 X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2011 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced 4000 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan -- m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 0.5 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 10 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 13,080 kg
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Overview

The Switchblade 300 and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Northrop Grumman respectively.

The X-47B reaches 1,102 km/h — 6.9x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 3364:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The Switchblade 300 has been produced in 4,000 units vs 2 for the X-47B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 942 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Switchblade 300 or X-47B?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.