Beechcraft Baron vs R22
The Beechcraft Baron and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 188 km/h for the R22. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Beechcraft Baron operates at altitudes up to 6,005 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,313 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft Baron is 3.7x the R22's 621 kg. The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $0.4M for the R22. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 15 years before the R22 (1960 vs 1975).
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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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 | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 387 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or R22?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 4,600 units of the R22.