AT-500 vs R22
Overview
The AT-500 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 248 km/h for the AT-500 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 387 km for the R22. The AT-500 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,754 kg MTOW, the AT-500 is 7.7x the R22's 621 kg.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.5M for the AT-500 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 11 years before the AT-500 (1975 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or R22?
The AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or R22?
The AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or R22?
The AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or R22?
The AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or R22?
The AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-500 or R22?
The AT-500 is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 470 units of the AT-500.