PC-24 vs R44 Raven
Overview
The PC-24 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Robinson respectively.
The PC-24 reaches 787 km/h — 3.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The PC-24 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the PC-24 is 7.1x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The PC-24 has been produced in 100 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $12M for the PC-24 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The R44 Raven first flew 25 years before the PC-24 (1990 vs 2015).
| Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 30.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,005 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,967 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 765 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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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 547 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 25 years before the PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-24 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 100 units of the PC-24.