RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-21 Blackjack
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the RQ-21 Blackjack are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 170 km/h for the RQ-21 Blackjack. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 93 km for the RQ-21 Blackjack. The RQ-21 Blackjack operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 61 kg MTOW, the RQ-21 Blackjack is 30:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 12 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack (2000 vs 2012).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $170K |
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a longer range at 93 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.