PA-44 Seminole vs R44 Raven

American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 926 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
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 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 8.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,695 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,724 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,068 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 130 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Piper PA-44 Seminole
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 11.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h â—‰
Operational range 560 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg â—‰
Empty weight 683 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Robinson R44 Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.