RQ-11 Raven vs Tu-143 Reys
The RQ-11 Raven and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 10:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 615:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 30 years before the RQ-11 Raven (1970 vs 2000).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 855 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 27 years before the RQ-11 Raven which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Tu-143 Reys?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 950 units of the Tu-143 Reys.