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Hawker 400 vs Robinson R22

Hawker 400 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 188 km/h, range 4,000 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 621 kg, built 951 vs 4,600 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Hawker 400 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Robinson
First flight 29 August 1978 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1978 1979
Number produced 951 units 4600 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $400K
Wing area 22.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 7.7 m
Height 4.2 m 2.5 m
Length 14.8 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 387 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.