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Harfang vs RQ-11 Raven

Harfang vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — range 1,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2 kg, built 3 vs 19,000 units.

EADS Harfang military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Harfang
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Harfang RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS AeroVironment
First flight 2 June 2003 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2008 2003
Number produced 3 units 19000 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $170K
Wingspan 16.6 m 1.4 m
Length 9.3 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 657 kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Harfang's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The Harfang has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The Harfang has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The Harfang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The Harfang is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The Harfang is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the Harfang which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harfang or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 3 units of the Harfang.