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RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-2 Pioneer

RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — range 10 vs 185 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 205 kg, built 19,000 vs 175 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment AAI
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 1986
Number produced 19000 units 175 units
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 5.2 m
Height -- m 1.0 m
Length 0.9 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 10 km 185 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 205 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 205 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 175 units of the RQ-2 Pioneer.