T-4 vs R44 Raven
Overview
The T-4 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Robinson respectively.
The T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 4.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the T-4 is 6.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The T-4 first flew 5 years before the R44 Raven (1985 vs 1990).
| Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 29 July 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,668 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,790 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 799 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 T-4 or R44 Raven?
The T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-4 or R44 Raven?
The T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-4 or R44 Raven?
The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-4 or R44 Raven?
The T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-4 or R44 Raven?
The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-4 or R44 Raven?
The T-4 entered service first in 1988, 5 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 200 units of the T-4.