Forpost vs RQ-11 Raven
The Forpost and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively. The Forpost reaches 201 km/h — 2.1x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Forpost operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 450 kg MTOW, the Forpost is 225:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The Forpost first flew 8 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1992 vs 2000).
| Israeli reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the 1990s, utilized for surveillance and strike missions by multiple global armed forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| 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 | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 201 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 35 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 Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 450 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 11 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.