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NCSIST Albatross vs RQ-11 Raven

NCSIST Albatross vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — range 180 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 2 kg, built 32 vs 19,000 units.

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🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
NCSIST Albatross RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2014 2003
Number produced 32 units 19000 units
Average unit price $2 million $170K
Wingspan 8.6 m 1.4 m
Length 5.3 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 180 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The NCSIST Albatross has a longer range at 180 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The NCSIST Albatross has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 317 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The NCSIST Albatross is longer at 5.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The NCSIST Albatross is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.