R44 Raven vs SW-4 Puszczyk
| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 29 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 million |
| 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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| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 790 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of SW-4 Puszczyk by Łukasz Golowanow, Konflikty.pl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 9 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.