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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-45 Goshawk

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,038 km/h, range 560 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 6,387 kg, built 6,331 vs 221 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson McDonnell Douglas
First flight 31 March 1990 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1993 1992
Number produced 6331 units 221 units
Average unit price $600K $21 million
Wing area -- m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m 4.1 m
Length 11.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 1 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-45 Goshawk?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.