R44 Raven vs T-7 Red Hawk
The R44 Raven and the T-7 Red Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Boeing-Saab respectively. The T-7 Red Hawk reaches 1,300 km/h — 5.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,830 km for the T-7 Red Hawk. The T-7 Red Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the T-7 Red Hawk is 4.9x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg. The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 2 for the T-7 Red Hawk. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $22M for the T-7 Red Hawk. The R44 Raven first flew 26 years before the T-7 Red Hawk (1990 vs 2016).
| 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 advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing-Saab |
| First flight | 20 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 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 R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,060 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the 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 R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The 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 R44 Raven or T-7 Red Hawk?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.