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KT-100 vs Robinson R22

KT-100 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 188 km/h, range 1,900 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 621 kg, built 23 vs 4,600 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
KT-100 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Robinson
First flight 20 July 2011 28 August 1975
Year introduced 2015 1979
Number produced 23 units 4600 units
Average unit price $570K $400K
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.5 m
Length 8.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 387 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

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