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Robinson R22 vs SAAB 105

Robinson R22 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 188 vs 970 km/h, range 387 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 4,635 kg, built 4,600 vs 192 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Robinson R22 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Saab
First flight 28 August 1975 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1979 1967
Number produced 4600 units 192 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.5 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 387 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 782 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or SAAB 105?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.