Karrar vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Karrar and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and AeroVironment respectively.
The Karrar reaches 900 km/h — 9.5x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Karrar has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. At 700 kg MTOW, the Karrar is 350:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 10 years before the Karrar (2000 vs 2010).
| Iranian jet-powered target drone and long-range bomber, developed in the early 21st century and used for air-defense training and precision strikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| 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 | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4 kN ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 805 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karrar has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karrar or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karrar or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Karrar or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 7 years before the Karrar which entered service in 2010.