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Safran Patroller vs RQ-11 Raven

Safran Patroller vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 314 vs 95 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Safran Patroller RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Safran AeroVironment
First flight 1 June 2009 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2023 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $22 million $170K
Wingspan 18.0 m 1.4 m
Length 8.5 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 314 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Safran 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 Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Safran Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Safran 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 Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Safran Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Safran Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The Safran Patroller is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Safran Patroller or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 20 years before the Safran Patroller which entered service in 2023.