F-28 vs R44 Raven
| American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
| 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 |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 kW â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of F-28 by Enstrom Helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a longer range at 560 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 28 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.