MQ-4 Triton vs RQ-11 Raven
The MQ-4 Triton and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and AeroVironment respectively. The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 6.4x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The MQ-4 Triton has an operational range of 15,200 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 7314:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in 30 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $180M for the MQ-4 Triton vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 13 years before the MQ-4 Triton (2000 vs 2013).
| American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| 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 | $0.2 million |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 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 MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 10 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.