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Geran-2 vs RQ-11 Raven

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Specifications
Geran-2 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2022 2003
Number produced 26000 units 19000 units
Average unit price $30K $170K
Wingspan 2.5 m 1.4 m
Length 3.5 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 10 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 120:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 19,000 units of the RQ-11 Raven.