T-4 vs R22

The T-4 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Robinson respectively. The T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 5.5x the R22's 188 km/h. The T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 387 km for the R22. The T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the T-4 is 12:1 the R22's 621 kg. The T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 10 years before the T-4 (1975 vs 1985).

T-4

Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.
Kawasaki T-4 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 200 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

T-4

Wing area 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf

R22

Wing area -- m²
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 T-4 or R22?
The T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-4 or R22?
The T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-4 or R22?
The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-4 or R22?
The T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the T-4 or R22?
The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-4 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 200 units of the T-4.