CT/4 Airtrainer vs R22
Overview
The CT/4 Airtrainer and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pacific Aerospace and Robinson respectively.
The CT/4 Airtrainer reaches 387 km/h — 2.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The CT/4 Airtrainer has an operational range of 963 km vs 387 km for the R22. The CT/4 Airtrainer operates at altitudes up to 5,550 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22.
The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in 155 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The CT/4 Airtrainer first flew 3 years before the R22 (1972 vs 1975).
| New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace |
| First flight | 23 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 155 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | $400K |
| Wing area | 12.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 387 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 963 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,550 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,180 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW ◉ |
| 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 CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a longer range at 963 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher service ceiling at 5,550 meters (18,208 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,180 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The CT/4 Airtrainer entered service first in 1973, 6 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.