AW169 vs R44 Raven
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
| 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 |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 750 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h |
| Operational range | 560 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the AW169's 0 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the AW169's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 22 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.