CL-289 vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The CL-289 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and AeroVironment respectively.
The CL-289 reaches 740 km/h — 7.8x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The CL-289 has an operational range of 60 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,000 m for the CL-289. At 156 kg MTOW, the CL-289 is 78:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The CL-289 first flew 36 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1964 vs 2000).
| Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 1 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| 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 | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 156 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 57 kgf ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The 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 CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or RQ-11 Raven?
The CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 13 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.