BQM-74 Chukar vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The BQM-74 Chukar and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop and AeroVironment respectively.
The BQM-74 Chukar reaches 972 km/h — 10:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The BQM-74 Chukar operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 249 kg MTOW, the BQM-74 Chukar is 124:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The BQM-74 Chukar first flew 35 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1965 vs 2000).
| American remote-controlled subsonic aerial target drone, developed in the mid-1960s and utilized for gunnery and missile training exercises. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 1 January 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 1.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kN ◉ |
| 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-74 Chukar or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 877 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 249 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-74 Chukar is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-11 Raven?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 35 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.