G-120 vs R22

The G-120 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Robinson respectively. The G-120 reaches 435 km/h — 2.3x the R22's 188 km/h. The G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 387 km for the R22. The G-120 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,490 kg MTOW, the G-120 is 2.4x the R22's 621 kg. The G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 24 years before the G-120 (1975 vs 1999).

German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
Grob G-120 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 215 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 13.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 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 G-120 or R22?
The G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-120 or R22?
The G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-120 or R22?
The G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-120 or R22?
The G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the G-120 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-120 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-120 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 215 units of the G-120.