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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,840 km/h, range 560 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 13,472 kg, built 6,331 vs 200 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson KAI
First flight 31 March 1990 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1993 2005
Number produced 6331 units 200 units
Average unit price $600K $25 million
Wing area -- m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.2 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 11.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.