Ansat vs R44 Raven
| Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kazan Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 August 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 31 March 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 6331 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 103.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.5 m |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 505 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,365 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 470 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 560 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Ansat by Col André Kritzinger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The Ansat is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a longer range at 560 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The Ansat has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The Ansat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The Ansat is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 20 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.