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Aerosonde vs RQ-11 Raven

Aerosonde vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 2 kg.

Textron Aerosonde military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Aerosonde
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Aerosonde RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Textron AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1998 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1998 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 2.9 m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 8 kg 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.