F-28 vs R22

Overview

The F-28 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 180 km/h for the F-28 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 km vs 387 km for the R22. The R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28.

The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $4M for the F-28 vs $0.4M for the R22. The F-28 first flew 15 years before the R22 (1960 vs 1975).

American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
Enstrom F-28 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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

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 9.8 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 180 km/h β—‰
Operational range 446 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,658 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg β—‰
Empty weight 712 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 168 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—‰

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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.