RQ-11 Raven vs ScanEagle
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 22 kg MTOW, the ScanEagle is 11:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. Unit cost is $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven vs $3M for the ScanEagle.
| 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 unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 2 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or ScanEagle?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ScanEagle.