RQ-11 Raven vs Searcher
The RQ-11 Raven and the Searcher are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and IAI respectively. The Searcher reaches 200 km/h — 2.1x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 350 km for the Searcher. The Searcher operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 436 kg MTOW, the Searcher is 218:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
| 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 |
| Israeli drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| 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 | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 436 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 76 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Searcher?
The 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 Searcher?
The 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 Searcher?
The 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 Searcher?
The 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 Searcher?
The Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Searcher?
The Searcher entered service first in 1992, 11 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.