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).

American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
Beechcraft Hawker 400 Training profile drawing
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
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
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.