JL-10 vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wingspan 9.5 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 12.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1715 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,250 kgf β—‰

R22

Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.