Hürkus vs R44 Raven

The Hürkus and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Robinson respectively. The Hürkus reaches 574 km/h — 2.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Hürkus has an operational range of 1,478 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Hürkus operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. The Hürkus has been produced in 18 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 23 years before the Hürkus (1990 vs 2013).

Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
TAI Hürkus Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 29 August 2013
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 18 units
Average unit price $-- 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
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 334 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 23 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.