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Meraj-521 vs RQ-11 Raven

Meraj-521 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — range 5 vs 10 km.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Meraj-521 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2022 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 1.0 m 1.4 m
Length 0.8 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 5 km 10 km
Service ceiling 150 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Meraj-521 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Meraj-521's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Meraj-521 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Meraj-521's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the Meraj-521 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Meraj-521's 150 meters (492 ft).
Which is heavier, the Meraj-521 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Meraj-521's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Meraj-521 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Meraj-521's 0.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Meraj-521 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the Meraj-521 which entered service in 2022.