RQ-11 Raven vs S-70 Okhotnik

Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the S-70 Okhotnik are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association respectively.

The S-70 Okhotnik reaches 1,000 km/h — 11:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 6,000 km for the S-70 Okhotnik. The S-70 Okhotnik operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 25,000 kg MTOW, the S-70 Okhotnik is 12500:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 2 for the S-70 Okhotnik. Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $11.5M for the S-70 Okhotnik. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the S-70 Okhotnik (2000 vs 2019).

RQ-11 Raven

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
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S-70 Okhotnik

Russian stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, intended for reconnaissance and strike missions under the control of fifth-generation fighter pilots.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association
First flight 3 August 2019
Year introduced 2024
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $11.5 million
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RQ-11 Raven

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 ◉

S-70 Okhotnik

Wingspan 20.0 m ◉
Length -- m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h ◉
Operational range 6,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 10,000 kg ◉

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 905 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the S-70 Okhotnik's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 21 years before the S-70 Okhotnik which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or S-70 Okhotnik?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 2 units of the S-70 Okhotnik.

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