JL-9 vs R44 Raven
The JL-9 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Robinson respectively. The JL-9 reaches 1,100 km/h — 4.6x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 8.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 13 years before the JL-9 (1990 vs 2003).
| Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | 13 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
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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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 863 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,497 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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-9 or R44 Raven?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 860 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or R44 Raven?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or R44 Raven?
The JL-9 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-9 or R44 Raven?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or R44 Raven?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 20 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.