Forpost vs RQ-11 Raven
Forpost vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 201 vs 95 km/h, range 350 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 450 vs 2 kg.
Specifications
|
Forpost |
RQ-11 Raven |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
1 January 1992 |
1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced |
1992 |
2003 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
19000 units |
| Average unit price |
$6.5 million |
$170K |
| Wingspan |
8.6 m |
1.4 m |
| Height |
1.3 m |
-- m |
| Length |
5.9 m |
0.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
201 km/h |
95 km/h |
| Operational range |
350 km |
10 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,100 m |
4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
450 kg |
2 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
1.9 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 35 kW
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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 is more expensive, the Forpost or RQ-11 Raven?
The Forpost is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
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.
