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Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-11 Raven

Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 222 vs 95 km/h, range 300 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 2 kg, built 600 vs 19,000 units.

Baykar Bayraktar TB2 military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar AeroVironment
First flight 1 August 2014 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2014 2003
Number produced 600 units 19000 units
Average unit price $5 million $170K
Wingspan 12.0 m 1.4 m
Length 6.5 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 300 km 10 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 650 kg 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.