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RQ-11 Raven vs Elbit Skylark

RQ-11 Raven vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 95 vs 74 km/h, range 10 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 5 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Elbit Skylark military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Elbit Skylark
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Elbit
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 2008
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 2.4 m
Length 0.9 m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 10 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 5 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a longer range at 40 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the Elbit Skylark which entered service in 2008.