R22 vs T-2 Buckeye
Overview
The R22 and the T-2 Buckeye are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and North American respectively.
The T-2 Buckeye reaches 838 km/h — 4.5x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,683 km for the T-2 Buckeye. The T-2 Buckeye operates at altitudes up to 13,533 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,931 kg MTOW, the T-2 Buckeye is 9.6x the R22's 621 kg.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 529 for the T-2 Buckeye. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $1M for the T-2 Buckeye. The T-2 Buckeye first flew 17 years before the R22 (1958 vs 1975).
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 | $400K |
| American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 January 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 529 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 838 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,683 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,533 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,931 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,652 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 669 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 20 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.