Patroller vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Patroller and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Safran and AeroVironment respectively.
The Patroller reaches 314 km/h — 3.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Patroller has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Patroller operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 9 years before the Patroller (2000 vs 2009).
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- 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 Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 219 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Patroller has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 20 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.