Mastiff vs RQ-11 Raven

Overview

The Mastiff and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Tadiran and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mastiff vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,480 m for the Mastiff. At 138 kg MTOW, the Mastiff is 69:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The Mastiff first flew 27 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1973 vs 2000).

Israeli battlefield unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for real-time military surveillance and reconnaissance.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Tadiran
First flight 1 January 1973
Year introduced --
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 4.3 m
Height 0.9 m
Length 3.3 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,480 m
Max. takeoff weight 138 kg
Empty weight 72 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

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mastiff or RQ-11 Raven?
The Mastiff is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mastiff or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Mastiff's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mastiff or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Mastiff's 4,480 meters (14,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mastiff or RQ-11 Raven?
The Mastiff has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 138 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Mastiff or RQ-11 Raven?
The Mastiff is longer at 3.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.