RQ-11 Raven vs UJ-22 Airborne

Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the UJ-22 Airborne are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and UkrJet respectively.

Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 160 km/h for the UJ-22 Airborne. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 800 km for the UJ-22 Airborne. The UJ-22 Airborne operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 85 kg MTOW, the UJ-22 Airborne is 42:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19000 units
Average unit price $170K
Ukrainian multirole reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, extensively deployed for long-range strike and reconnaissance operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrJet
First flight --
Year introduced 2022
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 1.4 m β—‰
Length 0.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 95 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1.9 kg
Wingspan 4.2 m β—‰
Length 3.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 160 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 85 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne has a longer range at 800 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or UJ-22 Airborne?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the UJ-22 Airborne which entered service in 2022.