MQ-9 Reaper vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The MQ-9 Reaper and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and AeroVironment respectively.
The MQ-9 Reaper reaches 300 km/h — 3.2x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 2380:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in 300 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $30M for the MQ-9 Reaper vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 1 years before the MQ-9 Reaper (2000 vs 2001).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | $170K |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 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-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the MQ-9 Reaper which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 300 units of the MQ-9 Reaper.