MQ-20 Avenger vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The MQ-20 Avenger and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and AeroVironment respectively.
The MQ-20 Avenger reaches 740 km/h — 7.8x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 4128:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 9 years before the MQ-20 Avenger (2000 vs 2009).
| American jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for stealthy reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 4 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,255 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 17 kN ◉ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 645 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.