R44 Raven vs T-41 Mescalero
Overview
The R44 Raven and the T-41 Mescalero are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Cessna respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the R44 Raven vs 232 km/h for the T-41 Mescalero. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,159 km for the T-41 Mescalero. The T-41 Mescalero operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 838 for the T-41 Mescalero. The T-41 Mescalero first flew 26 years before the R44 Raven (1964 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 military pilot-training aircraft, introduced in the 1960s and utilized for introductory flight screening and student pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 838 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 | 14.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 232 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,159 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 618 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 28 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-41 Mescalero?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.