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Lakshya vs RQ-11 Raven

Lakshya vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 858 vs 95 km/h, range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 705 vs 2 kg, built 23 vs 19,000 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Lakshya RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO AeroVironment
First flight 1 December 1985 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2000 2003
Number produced 23 units 19000 units
Average unit price $450K $170K
Wing area 2.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 5.0 m 1.4 m
Length 2.4 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 705 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 380 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 763 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 705 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Lakshya entered service first in 2000, 3 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lakshya or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 23 units of the Lakshya.