MB-326K vs R44 Raven

The MB-326K and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The MB-326K reaches 806 km/h — 3.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The MB-326K has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The MB-326K operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,765 kg MTOW, the MB-326K is 3.3x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The MB-326K has been produced in 800 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The MB-326K first flew 33 years before the R44 Raven (1957 vs 1990).

Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
Aermacchi MB-326K Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 800 units
Average unit price $-- 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
Wing area 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 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 MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 31 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.