KT-100 vs R44 Raven

The KT-100 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 389 km/h for the KT-100 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The KT-100 has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The KT-100 operates at altitudes up to 5,304 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. The KT-100 has been produced in 23 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $0.57M for the KT-100 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 21 years before the KT-100 (1990 vs 2011).

Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force.
KAI KT-100 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 23 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
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
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 389 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,304 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,089 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW â—‰
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 11.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h â—‰
Operational range 560 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg â—‰
Empty weight 683 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The KT-100 has a higher service ceiling at 5,304 meters (17,401 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 22 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.