G-120 vs R22
Overview
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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 215 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 | 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 ◉ |
| 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.