RQ-11 Raven vs Wing Loong II
The RQ-11 Raven and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and CAIG / CASC respectively. The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 3.9x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 2100:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg. The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 17 years before the Wing Loong II (2000 vs 2017).
| 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 | $0.2 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| 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 | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 15 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.