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Pilatus PC-9 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Pilatus PC-9 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 593 vs 240 km/h, range 1,537 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,134 kg, built 265 vs 6,331 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Robinson
First flight 7 May 1984 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1987 1993
Number produced 265 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.3 m
Length 10.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 560 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 6 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.