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Gulfstream G550 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Gulfstream G550 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 941 vs 240 km/h, range 12,500 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 1,134 kg, built 600 vs 6,331 units.

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Robinson
First flight 1 January 2003 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2004 1993
Number produced 600 units 6331 units
Average unit price $62 million $600K
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 10.0 m
Height 7.7 m 3.3 m
Length 29.4 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 560 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 701 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.