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Bayraktar Akıncı vs RQ-11 Raven

Bayraktar Akıncı vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 361 vs 95 km/h, range 7,500 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 2 kg, built 110 vs 19,000 units.

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🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Bayraktar Akıncı RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar AeroVironment
First flight 6 December 2019 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2021 2003
Number produced 110 units 19000 units
Average unit price $30 million $170K
Wingspan 20.0 m 1.4 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 361 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 10 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 4,501 kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 2 x 340 kW --
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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 is more expensive, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
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.