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RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-16 T-Hawk

RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-16 T-Hawk at a glance — top speed 95 vs 130 km/h, range 10 vs 11 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 8 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven RQ-16 T-Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Honeywell
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 2007
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m -- m
Length 0.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 10 km 11 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 8 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 3 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-16 T-Hawk?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 130 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-16 T-Hawk?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a longer range at 11 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-16 T-Hawk?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-16 T-Hawk?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-16 T-Hawk?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-16 T-Hawk?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the RQ-16 T-Hawk which entered service in 2007.