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RQ-11 Raven vs XQ-58 Valkyrie

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Specifications
RQ-11 Raven XQ-58 Valkyrie
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Kratos
First flight 1 January 2000 5 March 2019
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K $4 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 8.2 m
Length 0.9 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 10 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 1,134 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 8 kN
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Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the XQ-58 Valkyrie are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Kratos respectively.

The XQ-58 Valkyrie reaches 1,048 km/h — 11:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 5,600 km for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The XQ-58 Valkyrie operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 2,722 kg MTOW, the XQ-58 Valkyrie is 1361:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $4M for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 19 years before the XQ-58 Valkyrie (2000 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 953 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.