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Canadair CL-289 vs RQ-11 Raven

Canadair CL-289 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 740 vs 95 km/h, range 60 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 156 vs 2 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Canadair CL-289 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Canadair AeroVironment
First flight 1 March 1964 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1990 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 0.9 m 1.4 m
Length 3.7 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 60 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 156 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 78 kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 57 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Canadair CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 645 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Canadair CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Canadair CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Canadair CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Canadair CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Canadair CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 13 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.