RQ-11 Raven vs Wing Loong-10
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the Wing Loong-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and AVIC respectively.
The Wing Loong-10 reaches 620 km/h — 6.5x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The Wing Loong-10 operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong-10 is 1600:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven first flew 14 years before the Wing Loong-10 (2000 vs 2014).
| 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 |
| Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AVIC |
| First flight | 1 January 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 10 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong-10?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Wing Loong-10's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong-10?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 13 years before the Wing Loong-10 which entered service in 2016.