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GNAT-750 vs RQ-11 Raven

GNAT-750 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 213 vs 95 km/h, range 2,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 2 kg.

General Atomics GNAT-750 military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 GNAT-750
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
GNAT-750 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1993 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 10.8 m 1.4 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 5.0 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 254 kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or RQ-11 Raven?
The GNAT-750 is faster with a maximum speed of 213 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or RQ-11 Raven?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or RQ-11 Raven?
The GNAT-750 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or RQ-11 Raven?
The GNAT-750 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 517 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or RQ-11 Raven?
The GNAT-750 is longer at 5.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or RQ-11 Raven?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 10 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.