R44 Raven vs T-38 Talon
Overview
The R44 Raven and the T-38 Talon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Northrop respectively.
The T-38 Talon reaches 1,381 km/h — 5.8x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,835 km for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the T-38 Talon is 5.0x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 1,189 for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon first flew 31 years before the R44 Raven (1959 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 supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 16.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 608 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 32 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-38 Talon?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.