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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-39 Sabreliner

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 240 vs 885 km/h, range 560 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 8,056 kg, built 6,331 vs 200 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson North American
First flight 31 March 1990 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1993 1962
Number produced 6331 units 200 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 13.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.9 m
Length 11.7 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 560 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 645 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 31 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.