RQ-11 Raven vs RQ-7 Shadow
American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Drone |
Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
First flight | 1 January 2000 |
Year of introduction | 2003 |
Number produced | 19000 units |
Average unit price | $0.2 million |
American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Drone |
Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
First flight | 1 January 1991 |
Year of introduction | 2002 |
Number produced | 500 units |
Average unit price | $0.8 million |
Wingspan | 1.4 m β |
Length | 0.9 m β |
Maximum speed | 95 km/h β |
Operational range | 10 km β |
Service ceiling | 4,500 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg β |
Empty weight | 1.9 kg β |
Wingspan | 3.9 m β |
Length | 3.4 m β |
Maximum speed | 200 km/h β |
Operational range | 125 km β |
Service ceiling | 4,600 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg β |
Empty weight | 86 kg β |