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RQ-11 Raven vs Wasp III

RQ-11 Raven vs Wasp III at a glance — top speed 95 vs 65 km/h, range 10 vs 5 km, max takeoff weight 2 vs 6 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
RQ-11 Raven Wasp III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2003 2007
Number produced 19000 units N/A
Average unit price $170K --
Wingspan 1.4 m 0.7 m
Length 0.9 m 0.4 m
Maximum speed 95 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 10 km 5 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,333 m
Max. takeoff weight 2 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 1.9 kg 0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 95 km/h compared to the Wasp III's 65 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Wasp III's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Wasp III's 3,333 meters (10,935 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The Wasp III 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 Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven is longer at 0.9 meters compared to the Wasp III's 0.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-11 Raven or Wasp III?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the Wasp III which entered service in 2007.