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RQ-11 Raven vs IAI Searcher

RQ-11 Raven vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 95 vs 200 km/h, range 10 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 436 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment IAI
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 1992
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K $2.5 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 8.6 m
Length 0.9 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 10 km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 11 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.