R44 Raven vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Overview

The R44 Raven and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and KAI respectively.

The T-50 Golden Eagle reaches 1,840 km/h — 7.7x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 12:1 the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The R44 Raven first flew 12 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle (1990 vs 2002).

R44 Raven

American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
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
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T-50 Golden Eagle

South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $25 million
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R44 Raven

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 ◉

T-50 Golden Eagle

Wing area 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m ◉
Height 4.8 m ◉
Length 13.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 1840 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,851 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,764 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,441 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 12 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.

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