R44 Raven vs T-45 Goshawk
Overview
The R44 Raven and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively.
The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 4.3x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 6,387 kg MTOW, the T-45 Goshawk is 5.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk first flew 2 years before the R44 Raven (1988 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 |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| 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 | 17.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 1 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.