Luna vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Luna and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by EMT and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 70 km/h for the Luna vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Luna has an operational range of 65 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,500 m for the Luna. At 40 kg MTOW, the Luna is 20:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
| German unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle, introduced in 2000, used for close reconnaissance and transmitting live video data. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | EMT |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| 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 | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 65 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 40 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Luna or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Luna or RQ-11 Raven?
The Luna has a longer range at 65 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Luna or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Luna's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Luna or RQ-11 Raven?
The Luna has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Luna or RQ-11 Raven?
The Luna is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Luna or RQ-11 Raven?
The Luna entered service first in 2000, 3 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.