Eurodrone vs RQ-11 Raven
The Eurodrone and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and AeroVironment respectively. The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 5.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Eurodrone operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 6500:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| 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 | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eurodrone or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eurodrone has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 25 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.