T-3 vs R22

The T-3 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fuji and Robinson respectively. The T-3 reaches 377 km/h — 2.0x the R22's 188 km/h. The T-3 has an operational range of 1,038 km vs 387 km for the R22. The T-3 operates at altitudes up to 8,169 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,510 kg MTOW, the T-3 is 2.4x the R22's 621 kg. The T-3 has been produced in 50 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The T-3 first flew 1 years before the R22 (1974 vs 1975).

T-3

Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
Fuji T-3 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji
First flight 26 September 1974
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 50 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

T-3

Wing area 16.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW

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 T-3 or R22?
The T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 189 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-3 or R22?
The T-3 has a longer range at 1,038 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-3 or R22?
The T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-3 or R22?
The T-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,510 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the T-3 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-3 or R22?
The T-3 entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-3 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.