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AW169 vs Robinson R44 Raven

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
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Specifications
AW169 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Robinson
First flight 10 May 2012 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2015 1993
Number produced 130 units 6331 units
Average unit price $9 million $600K
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.0 m
Height 4.5 m 3.3 m
Length 14.7 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 820 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 750 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the Robinson R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 240 km/h for the Robinson R44 Raven. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 560 km for the Robinson R44 Raven. The AW169 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the Robinson R44 Raven. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 4.0:1 the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 6,331 for the Robinson R44 Raven. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $0.6M for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Robinson R44 Raven first flew 22 years before the AW169 (1990 vs 2012).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.