BZK-005 Giant Eagle vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Beihang/Guizhou and AeroVironment respectively.
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 1,250 kg MTOW, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle is 625:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has been produced in 116 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven.
| Chinese medium-altitude long-range reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, utilized for maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Beihang/Guizhou |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| 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 | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 1.4 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or RQ-11 Raven?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or RQ-11 Raven?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or RQ-11 Raven?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 116 units of the BZK-005 Giant Eagle.