Ansat vs R44 Raven

Overview

The Ansat and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 275 km/h for the Ansat vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Ansat operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,600 kg MTOW, the Ansat is 3.2x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 9 years before the Ansat (1990 vs 1999).

Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
Kazan Helicopters Ansat Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $600K
Wing area 103.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.5 m β—‰
Height 3.4 m β—‰
Length 13.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 275 km/h β—‰
Operational range 505 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,365 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 235 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰

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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.