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A900 vs RQ-11 Raven

A900 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 100 vs 95 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 25 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
A900 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Alpha Unmanned Systems AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2021 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $300K $170K
Wingspan 2.1 m 1.4 m
Length 1.8 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 100 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 25 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The A900 is faster with a maximum speed of 100 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The A900 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the A900's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The A900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The A900 is longer at 1.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The A900 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A900 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the A900 which entered service in 2021.