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MB-339 vs Robinson R44 Raven

MB-339 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 898 vs 240 km/h, range 1,760 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,134 kg, built 230 vs 6,331 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
MB-339 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Robinson
First flight 12 August 1976 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1979 1993
Number produced 230 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.3 m
Length 11.0 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 560 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 658 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.