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RQ-11 Raven vs Wing Loong-10

RQ-11 Raven vs Wing Loong-10 at a glance — top speed 95 vs 620 km/h, max takeoff weight 2 vs 3,200 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Wing Loong-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2000 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2003 2016
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 20.0 m
Height -- m 3.7 m
Length 0.9 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 10 km -- km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 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.