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Eleron-3 vs RQ-11 Raven

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Specifications
Eleron-3 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer ENICS AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2012 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 1.5 m 1.4 m
Length 0.6 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 60 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Overview

The Eleron-3 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by ENICS and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 130 km/h for the Eleron-3 vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Eleron-3 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 4,000 m for the Eleron-3. At 5 kg MTOW, the Eleron-3 is 2.5x the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eleron-3 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eleron-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 130 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eleron-3 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eleron-3 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eleron-3 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Eleron-3's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eleron-3 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eleron-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Eleron-3 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Eleron-3's 0.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eleron-3 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 9 years before the Eleron-3 which entered service in 2012.