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RQ-11 Raven vs Switchblade 600

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2000 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2003 2022
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m -- m
Length 0.9 m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 10 km 80 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 15 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 15 kg
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the Switchblade 600 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 185 km/h for the Switchblade 600. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 80 km for the Switchblade 600. At 15 kg MTOW, the Switchblade 600 is 7.5:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the Switchblade 600 (2000 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a longer range at 80 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is longer at 1.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the Switchblade 600 which entered service in 2022.