Hawk vs R44 Raven
The Hawk and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Robinson respectively. The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 4.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 7.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The Hawk first flew 16 years before the R44 Raven (1974 vs 1990).
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 16.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 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 Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 788 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 17 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.