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Robinson R44 Raven vs SAAB 105

Robinson R44 Raven vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 970 km/h, range 560 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 4,635 kg, built 6,331 vs 192 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven SAAB 105
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Saab
First flight 31 March 1990 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1993 1967
Number produced 6331 units 192 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 11.7 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 560 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 26 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or SAAB 105?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.