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MQ-9 Reaper vs RQ-11 Raven

MQ-9 Reaper vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 300 vs 95 km/h, range 1,850 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 2 kg, built 300 vs 19,000 units.

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics AeroVironment
First flight 1 February 2001 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number produced 300 units 19000 units
Average unit price $30 million $170K
Wingspan 20.0 m 1.4 m
Length 11.0 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 10 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg 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.