GNAT-750 vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The GNAT-750 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and AeroVironment respectively.
The GNAT-750 reaches 213 km/h — 2.2x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The GNAT-750 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The GNAT-750 operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 517 kg MTOW, the GNAT-750 is 258:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The GNAT-750 first flew 11 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1989 vs 2000).
| American aerial reconnaissance UAV, developed in the late 1980s, used for intelligence gathering and monitoring operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| 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 | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 213 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 517 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 254 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 64 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 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.