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JL-9 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
JL-9 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Robinson
First flight 13 December 2003 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2013 1993
Number produced 13 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 24.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 14.6 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 863 km 560 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Overview

The JL-9 and the Robinson R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Robinson respectively.

The JL-9 reaches 1,100 km/h — 4.6x the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 560 km for the Robinson R44 Raven. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the Robinson R44 Raven. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 8.6x the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 6,331 for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Robinson R44 Raven first flew 13 years before the JL-9 (1990 vs 2003).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 860 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-9 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-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.