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Robinson R44 Raven vs Yak-18 Max

Robinson R44 Raven vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 240 vs 300 km/h, range 560 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,320 kg.

Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Yakovlev
First flight 31 March 1990 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1993 1946
Number produced 6331 units N/A
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.6 m
Height 3.3 m 3.4 m
Length 11.7 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 560 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher service ceiling at 5,060 meters (16,601 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,320 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-18 Max?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 47 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.