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M-346 Master vs Robinson R44 Raven

M-346 Master vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 240 km/h, range 1,925 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,134 kg, built 92 vs 6,331 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
M-346 Master Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Robinson
First flight 15 July 2004 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2015 1993
Number produced 92 units 6331 units
Average unit price $40 million $600K
Wing area 23.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 11.5 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 560 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Robinson R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 852 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Robinson R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Robinson R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Robinson R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.