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RQ-11 Raven vs Wing Loong II

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2000 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2003 2018
Number produced 19000 units 100 units
Average unit price $170K $2 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 20.5 m
Length 0.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 10 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 1,500 kg
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Overview

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

The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 3.9:1 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).

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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.