HTT-40 vs R44 Raven

Overview

The HTT-40 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the HTT-40 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The HTT-40 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,800 kg MTOW, the HTT-40 is 2.5x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 26 years before the HTT-40 (1990 vs 2016).

Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
HAL HTT-40 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 1 June 2016
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $12.1 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 $600K
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 450 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW
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

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 30 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.