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RQ-11 Raven vs Samad

RQ-11 Raven vs Samad at a glance — range 10 vs 1,500 km.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Samad
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Houthi movement (Ansar Allah)
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 2019
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 4.5 m
Length 0.9 m 2.8 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 10 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Samad?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Samad's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Samad?
The Samad 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 Samad?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Samad's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Samad?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Samad's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Samad?
The Samad is longer at 2.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Samad?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 16 years before the Samad which entered service in 2019.