RQ-11 Raven vs Wasp III
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the Wasp III are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 65 km/h for the Wasp III. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 5 km for the Wasp III. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,333 m for the Wasp III. At 6 kg MTOW, the Wasp III is 3.0x 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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $170K |
| American miniature unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for special operations and tactical reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 1.4 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 | 0.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,333 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 0 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Wasp III's 65 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Wasp III's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Wasp III's 3,333 meters (10,935 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The Wasp III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Wasp III's 0.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the Wasp III which entered service in 2007.