Hawker 400 vs R44 Raven
The Hawker 400 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Robinson respectively. The Hawker 400 reaches 860 km/h — 3.6x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 6.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $7.4M for the Hawker 400 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The Hawker 400 first flew 12 years before the R44 Raven (1978 vs 1990).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 951 units |
| Average unit price | $7.4 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 | 22.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 860 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,303 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,559 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,315 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 Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 620 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 15 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.