KT-100 vs R44 Raven

Overview

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 πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 23 units
Average unit price $570K
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $600K
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 389 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,900 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,304 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,089 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW β—‰
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰

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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.