PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs R44 Raven
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,700 kg MTOW, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer is 2.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in 618 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 24 years before the R44 Raven (1966 vs 1990).
| Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 12 April 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 618 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 16.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 412 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,060 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 15 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.