PC-9 vs R44 Raven
Overview
The PC-9 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Robinson respectively.
The PC-9 reaches 593 km/h — 2.5x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The PC-9 has an operational range of 1,537 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the PC-9 is 2.8x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The PC-9 has been produced in 265 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The PC-9 first flew 6 years before the R44 Raven (1984 vs 1990).
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 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 PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 6 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-9 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.