PZL-130 Orlik vs R44 Raven
The PZL-130 Orlik and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by PZL and Robinson respectively. The PZL-130 Orlik reaches 550 km/h — 2.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The PZL-130 Orlik has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The PZL-130 Orlik operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,950 kg MTOW, the PZL-130 Orlik is 2.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in 59 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The PZL-130 Orlik first flew 7 years before the R44 Raven (1983 vs 1990).
| Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 24 October 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 59 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 | 14.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,950 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 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 PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.