T-3 vs R44 Raven
The T-3 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fuji and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 377 km/h for the T-3 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The T-3 has an operational range of 1,038 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The T-3 operates at altitudes up to 8,169 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. The T-3 has been produced in 50 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The T-3 first flew 16 years before the R44 Raven (1974 vs 1990).
| Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fuji |
| First flight | 26 September 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 16.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 377 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,038 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,169 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,510 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,120 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 254 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The T-3 has a longer range at 1,038 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The T-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,510 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The T-3 entered service first in 1978, 15 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-3 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.