Hürkus vs R22

The Hürkus and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Robinson respectively. The Hürkus reaches 574 km/h — 3.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The Hürkus has an operational range of 1,478 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Hürkus operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. The Hürkus has been produced in 18 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 38 years before the Hürkus (1975 vs 2013).

Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
TAI Hürkus Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 29 August 2013
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 18 units
Average unit price $-- 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
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW

R22

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 Hürkus or R22?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or R22?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or R22?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or R22?
The R22 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 621 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or R22?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 37 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.