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Enstrom F-28 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Enstrom F-28 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 180 vs 240 km/h, range 446 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 1,134 kg, built 32 vs 6,331 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Robinson
First flight 12 November 1960 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1965 1993
Number produced 32 units 6331 units
Average unit price $4 million $600K
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.9 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 446 km 560 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has a longer range at 560 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Enstrom F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Enstrom F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 28 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.