AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs R44 Raven

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Robinson respectively. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang reaches 904 km/h — 3.8x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 7,940 kg MTOW, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang is 7.0x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang first flew 10 years before the R44 Raven (1980 vs 1990).

Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.
AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 16 September 1980
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 62 units
Average unit price $4 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 🇺🇸 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 21.9 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 12.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 11.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Operational range 560 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg
Empty weight 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 664 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.