RE: Nitroplanes RQ11 Raven
General Characteristics of the actual RAVEN:
Primary Function: Day/night reconnaissance and surveillance with low altitude operation
Contractor: Aerovironment
Power Plant: Electric Motor, rechargeable lithium ion batteries
Wingspan: 4.5 ft (1.37 meters)
Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kilograms)
GCU weight: 17 lbs (7.7 kilograms)
Speed: 30-60 mph (26-52 knots)
Range: 8-12 km (4.9-7.45 miles)
Endurance: 60-90 minutes
Operating Altitude: Altitude: 12,500 ft Normal Ops: 100-500 ftAir Ground Level (AGL)
System Cost: $ ~173,000 (2004 dollars)
Payload: High resolution, day / night camera and thermal imager
Notice the system price of the real Raven? Yes, $173,000.00 in 2004, soooooo........let's see, with
inflation and our depressed economy........today the cost should be just about $250,000.00............
right? WOW, that sure makes Nitro's price of $89.95 a real good deal! LOL...LOL.......