G-115 vs R22

Overview

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 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 November 1985
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 204 units
Average unit price --

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
Wing area 12.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 2.4 m β—‰
Length 7.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg β—‰
Empty weight 690 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
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 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.