JL-10 vs R44 Raven
Overview
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).
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| 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 |
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| 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 | 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 1,250 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.