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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
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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).

Frequently Asked Questions

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.