M-345 vs R44 Raven
The M-345 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The M-345 reaches 740 km/h — 3.1x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 4,100 kg MTOW, the M-345 is 3.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 26 years before the M-345 (1990 vs 2016).
| Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 29 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 12.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,410 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,190 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,447 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 M-345 or R44 Raven?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-345 or R44 Raven?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-345 or R44 Raven?
The M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-345 or R44 Raven?
The M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the M-345 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-345 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.