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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.