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Robinson R44 Raven vs T-7 Red Hawk

Robinson R44 Raven vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,300 km/h, range 560 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 5,500 kg, built 6,331 vs 2 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Boeing
First flight 31 March 1990 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1993 2028
Number produced 6331 units 2 units
Average unit price $600K $22 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 4.0 m
Length 11.7 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,060 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Robinson R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 35 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.