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Orlan-30 vs RQ-11 Raven

Orlan-30 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 150 vs 95 km/h, range 300 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 2 kg.

STC Orlan-30 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-30
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Orlan-30 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2020 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 3.9 m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 300 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-30 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-30 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-30 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-30 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-30 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Orlan-30's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-30 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-30 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-30 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Orlan-30's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-30 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 17 years before the Orlan-30 which entered service in 2020.