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RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-170 Sentinel

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 2000 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2003 2007
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K $6 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 20.0 m
Length 0.9 m 4.8 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the RQ-170 Sentinel which entered service in 2007.