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Robinson R44 Raven vs SW-4 Puszczyk

Robinson R44 Raven vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 260 km/h, range 560 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,800 kg, built 6,331 vs 40 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson PZL-Świdnik
First flight 31 March 1990 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1993 2002
Number produced 6331 units 40 units
Average unit price $600K $700K
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 11.7 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 560 km 790 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.