Falco vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Falco and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Leonardo and AeroVironment respectively.
The Falco reaches 216 km/h — 2.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Falco has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Falco operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 420 kg MTOW, the Falco is 210:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 3 years before the Falco (2000 vs 2003).
| Italian tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, designed for medium-altitude, medium-endurance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| 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 | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Length | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 216 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 420 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 48 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 Falco or RQ-11 Raven?
The Falco is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falco or RQ-11 Raven?
The Falco has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falco or RQ-11 Raven?
The Falco has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falco or RQ-11 Raven?
The Falco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 420 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Falco or RQ-11 Raven?
The Falco is longer at 5.2 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falco or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the Falco which entered service in 2007.