RQ-11 Raven vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The RQ-11 Raven and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The RQ-11 Raven has an operational range of 10 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 6 kg MTOW, the Switchblade 300 is 3.0x the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in 19,000 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 11 years before the Switchblade 300 (2000 vs 2011).
| 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 man-portable loitering munition, introduced in the early 2010s, used for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 4000 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 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 Switchblade 300?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 300?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the Switchblade 300.