Alarus CH2000 vs R44 Raven

The Alarus CH2000 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 265 km/h for the Alarus CH2000 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 5 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1990 vs 1995).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $0.7 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 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 87 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 Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The Alarus CH2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 265 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The Alarus CH2000 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The Alarus CH2000 is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 2 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.