Scout vs RQ-11 Raven

Overview

The Scout and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the Scout vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Scout operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 159 kg MTOW, the Scout is 80:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

Israeli reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI
First flight --
Year introduced 1981
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 5.0 m
Height 0.9 m
Length 3.7 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg
Empty weight 96 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 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 Scout or RQ-11 Raven?
The Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scout or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scout or RQ-11 Raven?
The Scout has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scout or RQ-11 Raven?
The Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 159 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Scout or RQ-11 Raven?
The Scout is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Scout or RQ-11 Raven?
The Scout entered service first in 1981, 22 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.