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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-38 Talon

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,381 km/h, range 560 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 5,670 kg, built 6,331 vs 1,189 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Northrop
First flight 31 March 1990 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1993 1961
Number produced 6331 units 1189 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.3 m 3.9 m
Length 11.7 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 32 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.