Crécerelle vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Crécerelle and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Sagem and AeroVironment respectively.
The Crécerelle reaches 240 km/h — 2.5x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,100 m for the Crécerelle. At 120 kg MTOW, the Crécerelle is 60:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
| French reconnaissance UAV, developed in the 1990s, deployed in military operations including the Kosovo campaign. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Sagem |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| 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 | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 120 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kW ◉ |
| 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 Crécerelle or RQ-11 Raven?
The Crécerelle is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Crécerelle or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Crécerelle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Crécerelle or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Crécerelle's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Crécerelle or RQ-11 Raven?
The Crécerelle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 120 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Crécerelle or RQ-11 Raven?
The Crécerelle is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Crécerelle or RQ-11 Raven?
The Crécerelle entered service first in 1999, 4 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.