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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Robinson R22

AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 188 km/h, range 2,280 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 7,940 vs 621 kg, built 62 vs 4,600 units.

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang Robinson R22
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Robinson
First flight 16 September 1980 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 62 units 4600 units
Average unit price $4 million $400K
Wing area 21.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 7.7 m
Height 4.4 m 2.5 m
Length 12.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 387 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 716 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.