Aerosonde vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Aerosonde and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Textron and AeroVironment respectively.
The Aerosonde has an operational range of 150 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Aerosonde. At 13 kg MTOW, the Aerosonde is 6.5x the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The Aerosonde first flew 2 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1998 vs 2000).
| American small unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century, utilized for meteorological data collection and military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Textron |
| First flight | 1 January 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $170K |
| Wingspan | 2.9 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.9 m |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aerosonde or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or RQ-11 Raven?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Aerosonde's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or RQ-11 Raven?
The Aerosonde has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or RQ-11 Raven?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 5 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.