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Nishant vs RQ-11 Raven

Nishant vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 216 vs 95 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 380 vs 2 kg, built 4 vs 19,000 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Nishant RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1995 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1999 2003
Number produced 4 units 19000 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $170K
Wingspan 6.5 m 1.4 m
Length 4.6 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 216 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 100 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 380 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 41 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The Nishant is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The Nishant has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Nishant's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The Nishant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 380 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The Nishant is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The Nishant is more expensive at approximately $3.1 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The Nishant entered service first in 1999, 4 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nishant or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 4 units of the Nishant.