Bayraktar Akıncı vs RQ-11 Raven
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and AeroVironment respectively. The Bayraktar Akıncı reaches 361 km/h — 3.8x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 2750:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı (2000 vs 2019).
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.