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RQ-11 Raven vs ScanEagle

RQ-11 Raven vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 95 vs 148 km/h, range 10 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 22 kg, built 19,000 vs 1,000 units.

Specifications
RQ-11 Raven ScanEagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Insitu
First flight 1 January 2000 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2003 2005
Number produced 19000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $170K $3 million
Wingspan 1.4 m 3.1 m
Length 0.9 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 10 km 100 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 22 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The RQ-11 Raven and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and 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.

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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.