Mi-34 Hermit vs R22

Overview

The Mi-34 Hermit and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mil and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 210 km/h for the Mi-34 Hermit vs 188 km/h for the R22. The Mi-34 Hermit has an operational range of 450 km vs 387 km for the R22. The R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-34 Hermit. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the Mi-34 Hermit is 2.3x the R22's 621 kg.

The Mi-34 Hermit has been produced in 27 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 11 years before the Mi-34 Hermit (1975 vs 1986).

Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 17 November 1986
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 27 units
Average unit price --

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 10.0 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 210 km/h β—‰
Operational range 450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg β—‰
Empty weight 950 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW β—‰

R22

Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The Mi-34 Hermit is faster with a maximum speed of 210 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The Mi-34 Hermit has a longer range at 450 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The Mi-34 Hermit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-34 Hermit or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.