RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 125 km for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 442:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 20 for the RQ-5 Hunter.
| 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 |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter 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-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 8 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.