G-115 vs R44 Raven

Overview

The G-115 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the G-115 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115.

The G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The G-115 first flew 5 years before the R44 Raven (1985 vs 1990).

German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
Grob G-115 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 November 1985
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 204 units
Average unit price --
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
Wing area 12.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 2.4 m β—‰
Length 7.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg β—‰
Empty weight 690 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
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 G-115 or R44 Raven?
The G-115 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-115 or R44 Raven?
The G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 6 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 204 units of the G-115.