RQ-11 Raven vs Sokol Altius
The RQ-11 Raven and the Sokol Altius are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and OKB Sokol respectively. The Sokol Altius reaches 350 km/h — 3.7x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 10,000 km for the Sokol Altius. The Sokol Altius operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 6,000 kg MTOW, the Sokol Altius is 3000:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 3 for the Sokol Altius. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the Sokol Altius (2000 vs 2019).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $170K |
| Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | OKB Sokol |
| First flight | 20 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 9 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Sokol Altius?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 3 units of the Sokol Altius.