PA-44 Seminole vs R44 Raven
Overview
The PA-44 Seminole and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The PA-44 Seminole has an operational range of 1,695 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The PA-44 Seminole operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in 926 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $0.6M for the PA-44 Seminole vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The PA-44 Seminole first flew 14 years before the R44 Raven (1976 vs 1990).
| American twin-engined light aircraft, recognized for its widely-used operational training during the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | $600K |
| 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,068 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 65 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 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.