T-4 vs R22
Overview
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).
| Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 29 July 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | $400K |
| 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 799 kgf ◉ |
| 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.