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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-2 Buckeye

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 240 vs 838 km/h, range 560 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 5,931 kg, built 6,331 vs 529 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson North American
First flight 31 March 1990 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1993 1959
Number produced 6331 units 529 units
Average unit price $600K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.5 m
Length 11.7 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 34 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.