RQ-11 Raven vs Saegheh
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the Saegheh are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Shahed respectively.
The Saegheh reaches 350 km/h — 3.7x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 1,500 km for the Saegheh. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 250:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 50 for the Saegheh. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 14 years before the Saegheh (2000 vs 2014).
| 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 |
| Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed |
| First flight | 1 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| 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 | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 13 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Saegheh?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.