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Hawk vs Robinson R44 Raven

Hawk vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 240 km/h, range 2,520 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,134 kg, built 1,000 vs 6,331 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
Hawk Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Robinson
First flight 21 August 1974 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1976 1993
Number produced 1000 units 6331 units
Average unit price $18 million $600K
Wing area 16.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 11.9 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 560 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 788 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 17 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.