Cabri G2 vs R22
| French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Guimbal |
| First flight | 31 March 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
| 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 |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,286 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 420 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 108 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 387 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cabri G2 by Guimbal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The R22 is faster with a maximum speed of 188 km/h compared to the Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The Cabri G2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 29 years before the Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cabri G2 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 300 units of the Cabri G2.