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Pegasus II vs RQ-11 Raven

Pegasus II vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 194 vs 95 km/h, max takeoff weight 250 vs 2 kg, built 16 vs 19,000 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Pegasus II RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇬🇷 Greece 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HAI AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2005 2003
Number produced 16 units 19000 units
Average unit price $1 million $170K
Wingspan 6.2 m 1.4 m
Length 4.3 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 250 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The Pegasus II is faster with a maximum speed of 194 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Pegasus II's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Pegasus II's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The Pegasus II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The Pegasus II is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The Pegasus II is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 2 years before the Pegasus II which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pegasus II or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 16 units of the Pegasus II.