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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Air Tractor AT-500 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 248 vs 240 km/h, range 1,300 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 1,134 kg, built 470 vs 6,331 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Robinson
First flight 25 April 1986 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1987 1993
Number produced 470 units 6331 units
Average unit price $500K $600K
Wing area 26.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.3 m
Length 10.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 560 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 6 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.