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Hawker 400 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Hawker 400 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 860 vs 240 km/h, range 4,000 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,134 kg, built 951 vs 6,331 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Hawker 400 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Robinson
First flight 29 August 1978 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1978 1993
Number produced 951 units 6331 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $600K
Wing area 22.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.2 m 3.3 m
Length 14.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 560 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 620 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 15 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.