MB-339 vs R44 Raven
The MB-339 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The MB-339 reaches 898 km/h — 3.7x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The MB-339 has an operational range of 1,760 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The MB-339 operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,897 kg MTOW, the MB-339 is 5.2x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The MB-339 has been produced in 230 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The MB-339 first flew 14 years before the R44 Raven (1976 vs 1990).
| Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 12 August 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 230 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 | 19.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 898 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,760 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,897 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,075 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 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-339 or R44 Raven?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 658 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or R44 Raven?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or R44 Raven?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or R44 Raven?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or R44 Raven?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.