EMB 312 Tucano vs R44 Raven
The EMB 312 Tucano and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.8x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 10 years before the R44 Raven (1980 vs 1990).
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| 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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 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 EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 10 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.