Bulldog vs R44 Raven

The Bulldog and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 241 km/h for the Bulldog vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Bulldog operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. The Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Bulldog vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The Bulldog first flew 21 years before the R44 Raven (1969 vs 1990).

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation
First flight 19 May 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 328 units
Average unit price $0.1 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 12.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 241 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,877 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg â—‰
Empty weight 649 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 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 Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The Bulldog is faster with a maximum speed of 241 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The Bulldog has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The Bulldog entered service first in 1971, 22 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bulldog or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 328 units of the Bulldog.