CT/4 Airtrainer vs R44 Raven
Overview
The CT/4 Airtrainer and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pacific Aerospace and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The CT/4 Airtrainer has an operational range of 963 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The CT/4 Airtrainer operates at altitudes up to 5,550 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.
The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in 155 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The CT/4 Airtrainer first flew 18 years before the R44 Raven (1972 vs 1990).
| New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace |
| First flight | 23 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 155 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
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| 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 12.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 387 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 963 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,550 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,180 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW ◉ |
| 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 CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a longer range at 963 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher service ceiling at 5,550 meters (18,208 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,180 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The CT/4 Airtrainer entered service first in 1973, 20 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.