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Hawk vs Robinson R22

Hawk vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 188 km/h, range 2,520 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 621 kg, built 1,000 vs 4,600 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Hawk Robinson R22
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Robinson
First flight 21 August 1974 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1976 1979
Number produced 1000 units 4600 units
Average unit price $18 million $400K
Wing area 16.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 7.7 m
Height 4.1 m 2.5 m
Length 11.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 387 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 840 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.