Beechcraft Baron vs R44 Raven

The Beechcraft Baron and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Beechcraft Baron operates at altitudes up to 6,005 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,313 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft Baron is 2.0x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 30 years before the R44 Raven (1960 vs 1990).

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
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 18.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 9.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,745 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,005 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,432 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 11.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h â—‰
Operational range 560 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg â—‰
Empty weight 683 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 32 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or R44 Raven?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 6,331 units of the R44 Raven.