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JL-10 vs Robinson R44 Raven

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Specifications
JL-10 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Robinson
First flight 26 March 2006 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2013 1993
Number produced 20 units 6331 units
Average unit price $15 million $600K
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.6 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 560 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,250 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Overview

The JL-10 and the Robinson R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Robinson respectively.

The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 7.1x the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 560 km for the Robinson R44 Raven. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the Robinson R44 Raven. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 8.4x the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 6,331 for the Robinson R44 Raven. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $0.6M for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Robinson R44 Raven first flew 16 years before the JL-10 (1990 vs 2006).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.