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RQ-11 Raven vs Shahed 129

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Shahed 129
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment HESA
First flight 1 January 2000 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2003 2013
Number produced 19000 units 42 units
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 16.0 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 0.9 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 10 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 75 kW
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the Shahed 129 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and HESA respectively.

Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 175 km/h for the Shahed 129. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 1,700 km for the Shahed 129. The Shahed 129 operates at altitudes up to 7,300 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven.

The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 42 for the Shahed 129. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 12 years before the Shahed 129 (2000 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is faster with a maximum speed of 175 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 10 years before the Shahed 129 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.