R44 Raven vs Yak-130 Mitten
Overview
The R44 Raven and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively.
The Yak-130 Mitten reaches 1,050 km/h — 4.4x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 10,290 kg MTOW, the Yak-130 Mitten is 9.1x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. Unit cost is $0.6M for the R44 Raven vs $18M for the Yak-130 Mitten. The R44 Raven first flew 6 years before the Yak-130 Mitten (1990 vs 1996).
| 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 |
| Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 26 May 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 186 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,290 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,250 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 810 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 17 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R44 Raven or Yak-130 Mitten?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.