how big was velociraptor
How big are raptors? Answer Wiki. Raptors are actually a whole family of dinosaurs, known as the dromaeosaurs. All of these are modestly-sized dinosaurs with a sickle claw on the second toe, a stiffened, counter-balancing tail, arms that fold the same way bird wings do, and feathers. There are at least 35 species known to date. The smallest is Rahonavis (meaning death-from-the-clouds bird), which was about 2.5 feet long, and weighed around 15 pounds; the largest is Utahraptor, 23 feet in length and roughly 600 pounds. Velociraptor in particular got to about 6 feet in length and around 60 pounds.