P180 Avanti vs R44 Raven

The P180 Avanti and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Robinson respectively. The P180 Avanti reaches 732 km/h — 3.0x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,489 kg MTOW, the P180 Avanti is 4.8x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $7.7M for the P180 Avanti vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The P180 Avanti first flew 4 years before the R44 Raven (1986 vs 1990).

Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
Piaggio P180 Avanti Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio
First flight 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 246 units
Average unit price $7.7 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 16.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m
Height 4.0 m
Length 14.4 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW
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 P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 3 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.