RQ-11 Raven vs Switchblade 600
RQ-11 Raven vs Switchblade 600 at a glance — top speed 95 vs 185 km/h, range 10 vs 80 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 15 kg.
Specifications
|
RQ-11 Raven |
Switchblade 600 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
AeroVironment |
AeroVironment |
| First flight |
1 January 2000 |
1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced |
2003 |
2022 |
| Number produced |
19000 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$170K |
-- |
| Wingspan |
1.4 m |
-- m |
| Length |
0.9 m |
1.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
95 km/h |
185 km/h |
| Operational range |
10 km |
80 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,500 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2 kg |
15 kg |
| Empty weight |
1.9 kg |
15 kg |
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Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a longer range at 80 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is longer at 1.3 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Switchblade 600?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 19 years before the Switchblade 600 which entered service in 2022.
