AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven vs Boeing ScanEagle
Full specs: AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven Boeing ScanEagle
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven and Boeing ScanEagle are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing ScanEagle leads on range (100 vs 10 km).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 95 km/h | 148 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 45 km/h | 92 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 10 km | 100 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,600 m | 5,950 m ✓ |
| Endurance (h) | 1.3 h | 24 h ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.1 m | 1.55 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 2 kg | 22 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $35,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 19,000 ✓ | 2,000 |
| Operator countries | 25 ✓ | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven and Boeing ScanEagle? +
The Boeing ScanEagle is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 148 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing ScanEagle has the longest range at 100 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven has the lower public unit-cost figure at 35,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Boeing ScanEagle has the higher endurance at 24 h.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing ScanEagle has the higher cruise speed at 92 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing ScanEagle has the higher service ceiling at 5,950 m.
Is the AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven better than the Boeing ScanEagle? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing ScanEagle leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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