Backfire vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Backfire and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 84 km/h for the Backfire vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Backfire has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 1,000 m for the Backfire.
Unit cost is $0.062M for the Backfire vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven.
| Ukrainian fixed-wing strike and bomber unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in tactical bombing operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Evil Birds |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $62K |
| 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 | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 84 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 1,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- 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 Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Backfire's 84 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The Backfire has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Backfire's 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).
Which is heavier, the Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Backfire at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Backfire or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 21 years before the Backfire which entered service in 2024.