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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-37 Tweet

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 240 vs 684 km/h, range 560 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 2,980 kg, built 6,331 vs 1,269 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Cessna
First flight 31 March 1990 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1993 1957
Number produced 6331 units 1269 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.1 m
Height 3.3 m 2.8 m
Length 11.7 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is faster with a maximum speed of 684 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher service ceiling at 11,948 meters (39,199 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,980 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 36 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-37 Tweet?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,269 units of the T-37 Tweet.