KUS-FS vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The KUS-FS and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Korean Air and AeroVironment respectively.
The KUS-FS reaches 360 km/h — 3.8x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The KUS-FS has an operational range of 500 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The KUS-FS operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 5,750 kg MTOW, the KUS-FS is 2875:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 12 years before the KUS-FS (2000 vs 2012).
| South Korean medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for strategic surveillance and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| 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 | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 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 KUS-FS or RQ-11 Raven?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or RQ-11 Raven?
The KUS-FS has a longer range at 500 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or RQ-11 Raven?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or RQ-11 Raven?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or RQ-11 Raven?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 22 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.