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Kawasaki T-4 vs Robinson R22

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Robinson
First flight 29 July 1985 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1988 1979
Number produced 200 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 21.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.7 m
Height 4.6 m 2.5 m
Length 13.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 387 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the Robinson R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Robinson respectively.

The Kawasaki T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 5.5:1 the Robinson R22's 188 km/h. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 387 km for the Robinson R22. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,267 m for the Robinson R22. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki T-4 is 12:1 the Robinson R22's 621 kg.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 4,600 for the Robinson R22. The Robinson R22 first flew 10 years before the Kawasaki T-4 (1975 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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