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).

American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
Beechcraft Hawker 400 Training profile drawing
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

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 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

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 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.