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Switchblade 300 vs XQ-58 Valkyrie

Switchblade 300 vs XQ-58 Valkyrie at a glance — top speed 160 vs 1,048 km/h, range 10 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 2,722 kg.

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Specifications
Switchblade 300 XQ-58 Valkyrie
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Kratos
First flight 1 January 2011 5 March 2019
Year introduced 2011 --
Number produced 4000 units N/A
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan -- m 8.2 m
Length 0.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 10 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling -- m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 2.5 kg 1,134 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 8 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Switchblade 300 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 888 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Switchblade 300 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Switchblade 300 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Switchblade 300 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Switchblade 300 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.