RQ-11 Raven vs Skeldar V-200

Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the Skeldar V-200 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Saab respectively.

Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 140 km/h for the Skeldar V-200. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 100 km for the Skeldar V-200. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,000 m for the Skeldar V-200. At 245 kg MTOW, the Skeldar V-200 is 122:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19000 units
Average unit price $170K
Swedish medium-range vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance, intelligence gathering, and light cargo transportation.
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Saab
First flight --
Year introduced 2024
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 1.4 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length 0.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 95 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1.9 kg
Total thrust 0 β—‰
Wingspan 4.6 m β—‰
Height 1.3 m
Length 4.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 140 km/h β—‰
Operational range 100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 245 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 41 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 140 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Skeldar V-200?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Skeldar V-200's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 245 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Skeldar V-200?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 21 years before the Skeldar V-200 which entered service in 2024.