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PD-2 vs RQ-11 Raven

PD-2 vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 140 vs 95 km/h, range 1,300 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 55 vs 2 kg, built 20 vs 19,000 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
PD-2 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrSpecSystems AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2019 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2021 2003
Number produced 20 units 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 5.0 m 1.4 m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 2.9 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 140 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,800 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 55 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 45 kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The PD-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 140 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The PD-2 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the PD-2's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The PD-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 55 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The PD-2 is longer at 2.9 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the PD-2 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PD-2 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 20 units of the PD-2.