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RQ-11 Raven vs Sperwer

RQ-11 Raven vs Sperwer at a glance — range 10 vs 150 km.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Sagem Sperwer military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Sperwer
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Sperwer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Sagem
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K $1.5 million
Wingspan 1.4 m -- m
Length 0.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 95 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 10 km 150 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Sperwer?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Sperwer's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Sperwer?
The Sperwer has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Sperwer?
The Sperwer has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Sperwer?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Sperwer's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Sperwer?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Sperwer's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or Sperwer?
The Sperwer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.