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RQ-11 Raven vs Shahed 131

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Shahed 131
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment HESA
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 2022
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K $20K
Wingspan 1.4 m 2.2 m
Length 0.9 m 2.6 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 10 km 900 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 135 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 38 hp
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the Shahed 131 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and HESA respectively.

Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 131. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 900 km for the Shahed 131. At 135 kg MTOW, the Shahed 131 is 68:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $0.02M for the Shahed 131.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Shahed 131's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The RQ-11 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Shahed 131 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 131?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.