R22 vs T-25 Universal

Overview

The R22 and the T-25 Universal are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Neiva respectively.

Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 300 km/h for the T-25 Universal. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,500 km for the T-25 Universal. The T-25 Universal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,700 kg MTOW, the T-25 Universal is 2.7x the R22's 621 kg.

The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 189 for the T-25 Universal. The T-25 Universal first flew 9 years before the R22 (1966 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 propeller-driven basic trainer and ground attack aircraft, developed in the 1960s and utilized for primary military pilot training and counter-insurgency operations.
Neiva T-25 Universal Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Neiva
First flight 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 189 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 17.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.0 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,150 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 8 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-25 Universal?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.