G-115 vs R22

The G-115 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 270 km/h for the G-115 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 387 km for the R22. The R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115. The G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 10 years before the G-115 (1975 vs 1985).

German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
Grob G-115 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 November 1985
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 204 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
Wing area 12.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 690 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW â—‰

R22

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 G-115 or R22?
The G-115 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-115 or R22?
The G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or R22?
The G-115 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 990 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 204 units of the G-115.