R22 vs R44 Raven
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 387 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
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| 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 R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a longer range at 560 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 4,600 units of the R22.