Bulldog vs R22

The Bulldog and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 241 km/h for the Bulldog vs 188 km/h for the R22. The Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Bulldog operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. The Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Bulldog vs $0.4M for the R22. The Bulldog first flew 6 years before the R22 (1969 vs 1975).

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation
First flight 19 May 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 328 units
Average unit price $0.1 million

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
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 12.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 241 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,877 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg â—‰
Empty weight 649 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰

R22

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 Bulldog or R22?
The Bulldog is faster with a maximum speed of 241 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bulldog or R22?
The Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bulldog or R22?
The Bulldog has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bulldog or R22?
The Bulldog has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,066 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Bulldog or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bulldog or R22?
The R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Bulldog or R22?
The Bulldog entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bulldog or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 328 units of the Bulldog.