M-346 Master vs R44 Raven
The M-346 Master and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 4.5x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The M-346 Master has an operational range of 1,925 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 8.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The M-346 Master has been produced in 92 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $40M for the M-346 Master vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 14 years before the M-346 Master (1990 vs 2004).
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 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 | 23.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 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-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 852 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 22 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.