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Jet Provost vs Robinson R44 Raven

Jet Provost vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 707 vs 240 km/h, range 1,445 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,134 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Jet Provost Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Robinson
First flight 26 June 1954 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1955 1993
Number produced N/A 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.0 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 10.4 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 560 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 38 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.