JL-10 vs R22

The JL-10 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Robinson respectively. The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 9.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 387 km for the R22. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 15:1 the R22's 621 kg. The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 31 years before the JL-10 (1975 vs 2006).

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
AVIC JL-10 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC
First flight 26 March 2006
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 20 units
Average unit price $15 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 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 12.6 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf

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 JL-10 or R22?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 1,527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or R22?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or R22?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or R22?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or R22?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or R22?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 34 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.