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MQ-4 Triton vs RQ-11 Raven

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🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
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Specifications
MQ-4 Triton RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman AeroVironment
First flight 22 May 2013 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2013 2003
Number produced 30 units 19000 units
Average unit price $180 million $170K
Wingspan 39.9 m 1.4 m
Length 14.5 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 610 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg 1.9 kg
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Overview

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 — 6.4:1 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).

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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.