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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-6 Texan II

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Beechcraft
First flight 31 March 1990 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1993 2001
Number produced 6331 units 850 units
Average unit price $600K $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.3 m 3.3 m
Length 11.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven. At 2,858 kg MTOW, the T-6 Texan II is 2.5x the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $0.6M for the Robinson R44 Raven vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The Robinson R44 Raven first flew 2 years before the T-6 Texan II (1990 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven or T-6 Texan II?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.