R44 Raven vs T-28 Trojan

Overview

The R44 Raven and the T-28 Trojan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and North American respectively.

The T-28 Trojan reaches 552 km/h β€” 2.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,710 km for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 3,856 kg MTOW, the T-28 Trojan is 3.4x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 1,948 for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan first flew 41 years before the R44 Raven (1949 vs 1990).

American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions.
North American T-28 Trojan Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1948 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰
Wing area 24.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 552 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,914 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 312 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 43 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-28 Trojan?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.