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Black Hornet vs RQ-11 Raven

Black Hornet vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 21 vs 95 km/h, range 1 vs 10 km, built 12,000 vs 19,000 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Black Hornet RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Teledyne FLIR AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced -- 2003
Number produced 12000 units 19000 units
Average unit price $195K $170K
Wingspan -- m 1.4 m
Length 0.2 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 21 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1 km 10 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which can fly higher, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Black Hornet's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The Black Hornet is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Black Hornet or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 12,000 units of the Black Hornet.