Hawk vs R22
The Hawk and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Robinson respectively. The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 5.5x the R22's 188 km/h. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 13:1 the R22's 621 kg. The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $0.4M for the R22. The Hawk first flew 1 years before the R22 (1974 vs 1975).
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| 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 | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf ◉ |
| 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 Hawk or R22?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 840 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or R22?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or R22?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or R22?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or R22?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or R22?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or R22?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.