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Orbiter vs RQ-11 Raven

Orbiter vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 130 vs 95 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 28 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Orbiter RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced -- 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $500K $170K
Wingspan 4.2 m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 100 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orbiter or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orbiter is faster with a maximum speed of 130 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orbiter or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orbiter has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orbiter or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orbiter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orbiter or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orbiter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Orbiter or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Orbiter's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orbiter or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orbiter is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.