R44 Raven vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The R44 Raven and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the R44 Raven vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 2,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-11 Moose is 2.2x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 45 years before the R44 Raven (1945 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
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
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 15.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.4 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 8.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,280 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 47 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or Yak-11 Moose?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 4,566 units of the Yak-11 Moose.