R44 Raven vs T-67 Firefly

Overview

The R44 Raven and the T-67 Firefly are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Slingsby respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the R44 Raven vs 282 km/h for the T-67 Firefly. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 753 km for the T-67 Firefly. The T-67 Firefly operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.

The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 250 for the T-67 Firefly. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $0.5M for the T-67 Firefly. The T-67 Firefly first flew 16 years before the R44 Raven (1974 vs 1990).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $600K
British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Slingsby T-67 Firefly Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $500K
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.7 m β—‰
Height 2.4 m β—‰
Length 7.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h β—‰
Operational range 753 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg β—‰
Empty weight 794 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

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