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Robinson R22 vs T-2 Buckeye

Robinson R22 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 188 vs 838 km/h, range 387 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 5,931 kg, built 4,600 vs 529 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson North American
First flight 28 August 1975 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1979 1959
Number produced 4600 units 529 units
Average unit price $400K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 11.6 m
Height 2.5 m 4.5 m
Length 8.8 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 20 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.