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GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs RQ-11 Raven

GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 166 vs 95 km/h, max takeoff weight 175 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
GEC-Marconi Phoenix RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GEC-Marconi AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1986 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1999 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 5.6 m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 166 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 175 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-11 Raven?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of 166 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-11 Raven?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-11 Raven?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 4 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.