R44 Raven vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Overview
The R44 Raven and the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and AIDC respectively.
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing reaches 590 km/h — 2.5x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 2,010 km for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing operates at altitudes up to 9,800 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,057 kg MTOW, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is 4.5x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 52 for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing first flew 17 years before the R44 Raven (1973 vs 1990).
| 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 |
| Taiwanese turboprop-powered military trainer and light attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and operated by the Republic of China Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AIDC |
| First flight | 23 November 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 52 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 25.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 590 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,010 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,057 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,608 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,082 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 17 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.