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RUAG Ranger vs RQ-11 Raven

RUAG Ranger vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 220 vs 95 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 285 vs 2 kg, built 40 vs 19,000 units.

RUAG Ranger military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RUAG Ranger RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer RUAG AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1999 2003
Number produced 40 units 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 5.7 m 1.4 m
Height 1.1 m -- m
Length 4.6 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 100 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 285 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 31 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RUAG Ranger has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RUAG Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 4 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 40 units of the RUAG Ranger.