Gulfstream G550 vs R44 Raven
The Gulfstream G550 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Robinson respectively. The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 3.9x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 36:1 the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 13 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1990 vs 2003).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 million |
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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 | 106.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 941 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 701 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 11 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.