Kronshtadt Orion vs RQ-11 Raven
The Kronshtadt Orion and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Kronstadt Group and AeroVironment respectively. The Kronshtadt Orion reaches 200 km/h — 2.1x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Kronshtadt Orion has an operational range of 1,440 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Kronshtadt Orion operates at altitudes up to 7,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 1,150 kg MTOW, the Kronshtadt Orion is 575:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The Kronshtadt Orion has been produced in 48 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 16 years before the Kronshtadt Orion (2000 vs 2016).
| Russian unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and strike missions in modern conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Kronstadt Group |
| First flight | 1 January 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 48 units |
| 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 | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,440 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The Kronshtadt Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a longer range at 1,440 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,150 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The Kronshtadt Orion is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 17 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kronshtadt Orion or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.