JL-10 vs R44 Raven

The JL-10 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Robinson respectively. The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 7.1x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 8.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 16 years before the JL-10 (1990 vs 2006).

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
AVIC JL-10 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC
First flight 26 March 2006
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 20 units
Average unit price $15 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 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 12.6 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf
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 JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 20 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.