T-3 vs R22
Overview
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).
| Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fuji |
| First flight | 26 September 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 50 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 | 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 ◉ |
| 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.