F-28 vs R22
| American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
| 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 |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 kW â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of F-28 by Enstrom Helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-28 or R22?
The R22 is faster with a maximum speed of 188 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or R22?
The F-28 has a longer range at 446 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-28 or R22?
The F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or R22?
The F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-28 or R22?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or R22?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.