Hawker 400 vs R22
The Hawker 400 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Robinson respectively. The Hawker 400 reaches 860 km/h — 4.6x the R22's 188 km/h. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 12:1 the R22's 621 kg. The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $7.4M for the Hawker 400 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 3 years before the Hawker 400 (1975 vs 1978).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 951 units |
| Average unit price | $7.4 million |
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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 | 22.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 860 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,303 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,559 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,315 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 Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.