RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-20 Puma
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-11 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 6 kg MTOW, the RQ-20 Puma is 3.0x the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 7 years before the RQ-20 Puma (2000 vs 2007).
| 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 |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 1.4 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the RQ-20 Puma.