KT-100 vs R22
Overview
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. | |
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| 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 | $570K |
| 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 |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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.