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RQ-11 Raven vs V-BAT

RQ-11 Raven vs V-BAT at a glance — top speed 95 vs 90 km/h, max takeoff weight 2 vs 73 kg.

Specifications
RQ-11 Raven V-BAT
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Shield AI
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K $1 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 2.9 m
Length 0.9 m 3.8 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 73 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or V-BAT?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the V-BAT's 90 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or V-BAT?
The V-BAT has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or V-BAT?
The V-BAT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 73 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is longer at 3.8 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.