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RQ-11 Raven vs TAI Aksungur

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2000 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2003 2021
Number produced 19000 units 12 units
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 0.9 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 10 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 80 kW
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.

The TAI Aksungur reaches 250 km/h — 2.6x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. The TAI Aksungur operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the TAI Aksungur is 1650:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the TAI Aksungur (2000 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.