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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Robinson R22

Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 185 vs 188 km/h, range 700 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 700 vs 621 kg, built 300 vs 4,600 units.

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guimbal Robinson
First flight 31 March 2005 28 August 1975
Year introduced 2008 1979
Number produced 300 units 4600 units
Average unit price $390K $400K
Wingspan 7.2 m 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.5 m
Length 8.1 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 700 km 387 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is faster with a maximum speed of 188 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 29 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.