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IAI Harop vs Switchblade 600

IAI Harop vs Switchblade 600 at a glance — top speed 417 vs 185 km/h, range 200 vs 80 km.

IAI Harop military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Harop
AeroVironment Switchblade 600 military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
IAI Harop Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2005 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $10 million --
Wingspan 3.0 m -- m
Length 2.5 m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 80 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 15 kg
Empty weight -- kg 15 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 600?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Switchblade 600's 185 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 600?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 600's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 600?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 600?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 600's 1.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 600?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the Switchblade 600 which entered service in 2022.