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Robinson R44 Raven vs Yak-52

Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
Robinson R44 Raven Yak-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Yakovlev
First flight 31 March 1990 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1993 1979
Number produced 6331 units 1815 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.3 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 11.7 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 560 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 683 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The Robinson R44 Raven and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the Robinson R44 Raven vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The Robinson R44 Raven has an operational range of 560 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The Robinson R44 Raven operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52.

The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in 6,331 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 14 years before the Robinson R44 Raven (1976 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Robinson R44 Raven has a longer range at 560 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Robinson R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R44 Raven or Yak-52?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,815 units of the Yak-52.