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RQ-11 Raven vs Wing Loong I

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2000 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2003 2011
Number produced 19000 units 60 units
Average unit price $170K $1 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 0.9 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 10 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 75 kW
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the Wing Loong I are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Chengdu respectively.

The Wing Loong I reaches 280 km/h — 2.9x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 4,000 km for the Wing Loong I. The Wing Loong I operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 1,100 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong I is 550:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 60 for the Wing Loong I. Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $1M for the Wing Loong I. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 9 years before the Wing Loong I (2000 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the Wing Loong I which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong I?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.