Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
RQ-11 Raven
Country
Production
2003–
Quantity
19,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV ClassMiniature UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2001
- Service Entry Year2003
- Primary RoleReconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length0.91 m
- Wingspan1.37 m
- Empty Weight1.9 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeElectric
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / ConfigurationPusher
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed100 km/h
- Cruise Speed18.64 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,500 m
- Range10 km
- Endurance1.5
- Combat / Operating Radius10 km
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote control / Autonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built19,000
- Variants4
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2004
- Operational StatusIn active service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
- 2011Sale: Pakistan (85 units)
23
years in service
19,000
units produced
35
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 185units
185active
RQ-11 RavenSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  Pakistan | 85 | — | — |
| — |  United Kingdom | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
228RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES62POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2265UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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