R44 Raven vs T-2 Buckeye
Overview
The R44 Raven and the T-2 Buckeye are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and North American respectively.
The T-2 Buckeye reaches 838 km/h — 3.5x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,683 km for the T-2 Buckeye. The T-2 Buckeye operates at altitudes up to 13,533 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,931 kg MTOW, the T-2 Buckeye is 5.2x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 529 for the T-2 Buckeye. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $1M for the T-2 Buckeye. The T-2 Buckeye first flew 32 years before the R44 Raven (1958 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 |
| American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 January 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 529 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| 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 | 24.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 838 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,683 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,533 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,931 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,652 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 669 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 34 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-2 Buckeye?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.