Molniya vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Molniya and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Atlant Aero and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 90 km/h for the Molniya vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Molniya has an operational range of 50 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. At 10 kg MTOW, the Molniya is 5.0x the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Unit cost is $0.00065M for the Molniya vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven.
| Russian short- and medium-range strike loitering drone, introduced in 2024, deployed for striking logistics, rear positions, and equipment clusters beyond the line of contact. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Atlant Aero |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $1K |
| 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 | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 50 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10 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 Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Molniya's 90 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Molniya has a longer range at 50 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Molniya's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The Molniya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Molniya's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Molniya at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Molniya or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 21 years before the Molniya which entered service in 2024.