RQ-11 Raven vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Guizhou respectively.
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reaches 750 km/h — 7.9x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 7,000 km for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon. The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven.
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 20 for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
| 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 | $170K |
| Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for aerial reconnaissance and maritime targeting. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 43 kN ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
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 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.