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RQ-11 Raven vs TAI Anka

RQ-11 Raven vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 95 vs 217 km/h, range 10 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 1,700 kg, built 19,000 vs 102 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
TAI Anka military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven TAI Anka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment TAI
First flight 1 January 2000 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2003 2017
Number produced 19000 units 102 units
Average unit price $170K $30 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 17.5 m
Length 0.9 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 10 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 14 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or TAI Anka?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.