CJ-6 vs R22

Overview

The CJ-6 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 387 km for the R22. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the CJ-6 is 2.3x the R22's 621 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $0.4M for the R22. The CJ-6 first flew 17 years before the R22 (1958 vs 1975).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 8.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW β—‰

R22

Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or R22?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or R22?
The CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or R22?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or R22?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or R22?
The R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or R22?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 21 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 3,000 units of the CJ-6.