BQM-167 Skeeter vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and AeroVironment respectively.
The BQM-167 Skeeter reaches 1,100 km/h — 12:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The BQM-167 Skeeter operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 930 kg MTOW, the BQM-167 Skeeter is 465:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The BQM-167 Skeeter has been produced in 37 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $0.57M for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 4 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter (2000 vs 2004).
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| 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 | $170K |
| Wingspan | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 1,005 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 37 units of the BQM-167 Skeeter.