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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-67 Firefly

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 240 vs 282 km/h, range 560 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,157 kg, built 6,331 vs 250 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Slingsby
First flight 31 March 1990 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1993 1974
Number produced 6331 units 250 units
Average unit price $600K $500K
Wing area -- m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 2.4 m
Length 11.7 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 560 km 753 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The Robinson R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 19 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-67 Firefly?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.