F-28 vs R44 Raven

Overview

The F-28 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 180 km/h for the F-28 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28.

The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $4M for the F-28 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The F-28 first flew 30 years before the R44 Raven (1960 vs 1990).

American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
Enstrom F-28 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $600K
Wingspan 9.8 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 180 km/h β—‰
Operational range 446 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,658 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg β—‰
Empty weight 712 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW β—‰
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰

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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.