AT-500 vs R44 Raven
Overview
The AT-500 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 248 km/h for the AT-500 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The AT-500 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 4,754 kg MTOW, the AT-500 is 4.2x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $0.5M for the AT-500 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The AT-500 first flew 4 years before the R44 Raven (1986 vs 1990).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| 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-500 or R44 Raven?
The AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 6 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 470 units of the AT-500.