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Kawasaki T-4 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Robinson
First flight 29 July 1985 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1988 1993
Number produced 200 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 21.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 3.3 m
Length 13.0 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 560 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the Robinson R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Robinson respectively.

The Kawasaki T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 4.3:1 the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 560 km for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,300 m for the Robinson R44 Raven. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki T-4 is 6.6:1 the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 6,331 for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Kawasaki T-4 first flew 5 years before the Robinson R44 Raven (1985 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 5 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.