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RQ-11 Raven vs TAI Aksungur

RQ-11 Raven vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 95 vs 250 km/h, range 10 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 3,300 kg, built 19,000 vs 12 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
TAI Aksungur military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Aksungur
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment TAI
First flight 1 January 2000 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2003 2021
Number produced 19000 units 12 units
Average unit price $170K $17.5 million
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 -- 2 x 160 kW
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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 is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
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.