G-120 vs R44 Raven

Overview

The G-120 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the G-120 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The G-120 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.

The G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 9 years before the G-120 (1990 vs 1999).

German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
Grob G-120 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 215 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 13.3 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 435 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,540 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,080 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 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-120 or R44 Raven?
The G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-120 or R44 Raven?
The G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-120 or R44 Raven?
The G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-120 or R44 Raven?
The G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the G-120 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-120 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 6 years before the G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-120 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 215 units of the G-120.