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IAI Harpy vs RQ-11 Raven

IAI Harpy vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 185 vs 95 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 2 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
IAI Harpy RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1989 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $55 million $170K
Wingspan 2.1 m 1.4 m
Length 2.7 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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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.