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RQ-11 Raven vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon

RQ-11 Raven vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — top speed 95 vs 750 km/h, range 10 vs 7,000 km, built 19,000 vs 20 units.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Guizhou
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 2018
Number produced 19000 units 20 units
Average unit price $170K $25 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 24.9 m
Height -- m 5.4 m
Length 0.9 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 10 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 43 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 15 years before the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.