Switchblade 300 vs XQ-58 Valkyrie
Overview
The Switchblade 300 and the XQ-58 Valkyrie are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Kratos respectively.
The XQ-58 Valkyrie reaches 1,048 km/h — 6.5x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Switchblade 300 has an operational range of 10 km vs 5,600 km for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. At 2,722 kg MTOW, the XQ-58 Valkyrie is 454:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the XQ-58 Valkyrie (2011 vs 2019).
| 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 | -- |
| American experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed to serve as a loyal wingman for manned fighter aircraft. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Kratos |
| First flight | 5 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | -- 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 | 8.2 m |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 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.