RQ-11 Raven vs S-100 Camcopter
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the S-100 Camcopter are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Schiebel respectively.
The S-100 Camcopter reaches 220 km/h — 2.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 180 km for the S-100 Camcopter. The S-100 Camcopter operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 200 kg MTOW, the S-100 Camcopter is 100:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 12 years before the S-100 Camcopter (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 |
| Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Schiebel |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 110 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is longer at 3.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or S-100 Camcopter?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 7 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.