C-101 Aviojet vs R44 Raven

The C-101 Aviojet and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Robinson respectively. The C-101 Aviojet reaches 770 km/h — 3.2x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The C-101 Aviojet has an operational range of 519 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The C-101 Aviojet operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 6,300 kg MTOW, the C-101 Aviojet is 5.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in 166 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $8M for the C-101 Aviojet vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The C-101 Aviojet first flew 13 years before the R44 Raven (1977 vs 1990).

Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
CASA C-101 Aviojet Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 29 June 1977
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 166 units
Average unit price $8 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 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 12.5 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h
Operational range 519 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 11.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Operational range 560 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg
Empty weight 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a longer range at 560 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The C-101 Aviojet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The C-101 Aviojet entered service first in 1980, 13 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.