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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-34 Mentor

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 240 vs 396 km/h, range 560 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 4,300 kg, built 6,331 vs 2,300 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Beechcraft
First flight 31 March 1990 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1993 1953
Number produced 6331 units 2300 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.3 m 2.9 m
Length 11.7 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 40 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-34 Mentor?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 2,300 units of the T-34 Mentor.