R22 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Overview

The R22 and the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and AIDC respectively.

The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing reaches 590 km/h β€” 3.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 2,010 km for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing operates at altitudes up to 9,800 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,057 kg MTOW, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is 8.1x the R22's 621 kg.

The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 52 for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing first flew 2 years before the R22 (1973 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
Taiwanese turboprop-powered military trainer and light attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and operated by the Republic of China Air Force.
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 52 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 25.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,010 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,608 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 402 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.