CL-41 Tutor vs R22

The CL-41 Tutor and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Robinson respectively. The CL-41 Tutor reaches 782 km/h — 4.2x the R22's 188 km/h. The CL-41 Tutor has an operational range of 1,519 km vs 387 km for the R22. The CL-41 Tutor operates at altitudes up to 13,564 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,990 kg MTOW, the CL-41 Tutor is 8.0x the R22's 621 kg. The CL-41 Tutor has been produced in 212 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The CL-41 Tutor first flew 15 years before the R22 (1960 vs 1975).

Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Canadair CL-41 Tutor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price $-- 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 20.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 10.0 m
Maximum speed 782 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km
Service ceiling 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg
Empty weight 2,195 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Operational range 387 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg
Empty weight 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 594 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The CL-41 Tutor is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 16 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.