R44 Raven vs T-6 Texan II
Overview
The R44 Raven and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Beechcraft respectively.
The T-6 Texan II reaches 585 km/h — 2.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,858 kg MTOW, the T-6 Texan II is 2.5x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The R44 Raven first flew 2 years before the T-6 Texan II (1990 vs 1992).
| 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 turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 23 December 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 850 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 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 | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 585 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,858 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,135 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 932 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 8 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.