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Jet Provost vs Robinson R22

Jet Provost vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 188 km/h, range 1,445 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 621 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Jet Provost Robinson R22
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Robinson
First flight 26 June 1954 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1955 1979
Number produced N/A 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 19.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 7.7 m
Height 3.1 m 2.5 m
Length 10.4 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 387 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Robinson R22?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 519 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Robinson R22?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Robinson R22?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Robinson R22?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Robinson R22?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Robinson R22?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 24 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.