Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-11 Raven
The Bayraktar TB2 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and AeroVironment respectively. The Bayraktar TB2 reaches 222 km/h — 2.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Bayraktar TB2 operates at altitudes up to 8,239 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 1,200 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar TB2 is 600:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 14 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2000 vs 2014).
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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 | $0.2 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 650 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 Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 600 units of the Bayraktar TB2.