RQ-11 Raven vs Shahed 129
RQ-11 Raven vs Shahed 129 at a glance — top speed 95 vs 175 km/h, range 10 vs 1,700 km, built 19,000 vs 42 units.
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 |
$2 million |
| 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 |
--
|
1 x 75 kW
|
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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 is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
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.
