IAI Harpy vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The IAI Harpy and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The IAI Harpy operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 135 kg MTOW, the IAI Harpy is 68:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The IAI Harpy first flew 11 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1989 vs 2000).
| Israeli loitering munition, developed in the late 1980s, designed for the suppression of enemy air defenses by attacking radar systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $55 million |
| 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 | 2.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 28 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.4 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 IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy 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 IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 14 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.