R22 vs T-23 Uirapuru

Overview

The R22 and the T-23 Uirapuru are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Aerotec respectively.

Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 225 km/h for the T-23 Uirapuru. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 800 km for the T-23 Uirapuru. The T-23 Uirapuru operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22.

The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 155 for the T-23 Uirapuru. The T-23 Uirapuru first flew 10 years before the R22 (1965 vs 1975).

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
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
Brazilian military trainer aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s, used for primary flight training by South American air forces.
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec
First flight 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price --

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
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—‰
Wing area 13.5 mΒ²
Wingspan 8.5 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 6.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 225 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg β—‰
Empty weight 540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru is faster with a maximum speed of 225 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a longer range at 800 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 840 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.