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RQ-11 Raven vs X-47B

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2000 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 19000 units 2 units
Average unit price $170K $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 1.4 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 0.9 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 10 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 13,080 kg
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Northrop Grumman respectively.

The X-47B reaches 1,102 km/h — 12:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. The X-47B operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 10092:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 2 for the X-47B. Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $406.5M for the X-47B. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 11 years before the X-47B (2000 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 1,007 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or X-47B?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.