RQ-11 Raven vs Shahed 238
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Specifications
|
RQ-11 Raven |
Shahed 238 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
AeroVironment |
HESA |
| First flight |
1 January 2000 |
1 September 2023 |
| Year introduced |
2003 |
2023 |
| Number produced |
19000 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$170K |
-- |
| Wingspan |
1.4 m |
-- m |
| Length |
0.9 m |
-- m |
| Maximum speed |
95 km/h |
600 km/h |
| Operational range |
10 km |
-- km |
| Service ceiling |
4,500 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
1.9 kg |
-- kg |
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the Shahed 238 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and HESA respectively.
The Shahed 238 reaches 600 km/h — 6.3x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 23 years before the Shahed 238 (2000 vs 2023).
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 238 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 505 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 238?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 238?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Shahed 238's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 238?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Shahed 238's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 238?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Shahed 238?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 20 years before the Shahed 238 which entered service in 2023.