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Bober vs RQ-11 Raven

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Specifications
Bober RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrJet AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2023 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2023 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $100K $170K
Wingspan 2.5 m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Bober and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by UkrJet and AeroVironment respectively.

The Bober reaches 200 km/h — 2.1x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Bober has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven.

Unit cost is $0.1M for the Bober vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 23 years before the Bober (2000 vs 2023).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bober is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bober has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Bober's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Bober's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Bober's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Bober at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Bober or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 20 years before the Bober which entered service in 2023.