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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Robinson R22

Air Tractor AT-500 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 248 vs 188 km/h, range 1,300 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 621 kg, built 470 vs 4,600 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Robinson
First flight 25 April 1986 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1987 1979
Number produced 470 units 4600 units
Average unit price $500K $400K
Wing area 26.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 7.7 m
Height 3.0 m 2.5 m
Length 10.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 387 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.