CM 170 Magister vs R44 Raven

The CM 170 Magister and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fouga and Robinson respectively. The CM 170 Magister reaches 715 km/h — 3.0x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The CM 170 Magister has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The CM 170 Magister operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,450 kg MTOW, the CM 170 Magister is 3.0x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The CM 170 Magister has been produced in 929 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $0.8M for the CM 170 Magister vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The CM 170 Magister first flew 38 years before the R44 Raven (1952 vs 1990).

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Fouga CM 170 Magister Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 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 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 10.2 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 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 CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The CM 170 Magister is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 37 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.