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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs RQ-11 Raven

GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 95 km/h, range 4,000 vs 10 km.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu AeroVironment
First flight 21 November 2013 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2021 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 14.4 m 1.4 m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or RQ-11 Raven?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 905 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or RQ-11 Raven?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or RQ-11 Raven?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.