CL-41 Tutor vs R44 Raven

The CL-41 Tutor and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Robinson respectively. The CL-41 Tutor reaches 782 km/h — 3.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The CL-41 Tutor has an operational range of 1,519 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The CL-41 Tutor operates at altitudes up to 13,564 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 4,990 kg MTOW, the CL-41 Tutor is 4.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The CL-41 Tutor has been produced in 212 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The CL-41 Tutor first flew 30 years before the R44 Raven (1960 vs 1990).

Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Canadair CL-41 Tutor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price $-- 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 11.1 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 10.0 m
Maximum speed 782 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km
Service ceiling 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg
Empty weight 2,195 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 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 CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 542 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 30 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.