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505 Jet Ranger X vs Robinson R44 Raven

505 Jet Ranger X vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 232 vs 240 km/h, range 617 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 2,030 vs 1,134 kg, built 360 vs 6,331 units.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger XFull specs
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🇺🇸 Robinson R44 RavenFull specs
Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell Robinson
First flight 11 November 2014 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2017 1993
Number produced 360 units 6331 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $600K
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.3 m
Length 13.0 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 617 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a longer range at 617 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 24 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.