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Crécerelle vs RQ-11 Raven

Crécerelle vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 240 vs 95 km/h, max takeoff weight 120 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Crécerelle RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Sagem AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1999 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 3.3 m 1.4 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 2.4 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,100 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 120 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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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.