KT-100 vs R22

The KT-100 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Robinson respectively. The KT-100 reaches 389 km/h — 2.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The KT-100 has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 387 km for the R22. The KT-100 operates at altitudes up to 5,304 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the KT-100 is 2.6x the R22's 621 kg. The KT-100 has been produced in 23 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.57M for the KT-100 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 36 years before the KT-100 (1975 vs 2011).

Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force.
KAI KT-100 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 23 units
Average unit price $0.6 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 11.3 m
Height 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW

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 KT-100 or R22?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or R22?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or R22?
The KT-100 has a higher service ceiling at 5,304 meters (17,401 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or R22?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or R22?
The KT-100 is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.