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Robinson R44 Raven vs TB-30 Epsilon

Robinson R44 Raven vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 240 vs 356 km/h, range 560 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,250 kg, built 6,331 vs 19 units.

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Socata
First flight 31 March 1990 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1993 1984
Number produced 6331 units 19 units
Average unit price $600K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 11.7 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.