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RQ-11 Raven vs Taranis

RQ-11 Raven vs Taranis at a glance — built 19,000 vs 1 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Taranis
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment BAE Systems
First flight 1 January 2000 10 August 2013
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 19000 units 1 units
Average unit price $170K $220 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 10.0 m
Length 0.9 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,192 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 Taranis?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Taranis?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Taranis?
The Taranis 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 Taranis?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Taranis?
The Taranis is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or Taranis?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Taranis?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.