DA42 Twin Star vs R22
The DA42 Twin Star and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star vs 188 km/h for the R22. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 387 km for the R22. The DA42 Twin Star operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,000 kg MTOW, the DA42 Twin Star is 3.2x the R22's 621 kg. The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 27 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1975 vs 2002).
| Austrian twin-engine propeller-driven airplane, notable for its utility in civil aviation and pilot training post-2004. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 9 December 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| 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 | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 354 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 100 kW â—‰ |
| 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 DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The DA42 Twin Star is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 600 units of the DA42 Twin Star.