R22 vs T-28 Trojan

Overview

The R22 and the T-28 Trojan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and North American respectively.

The T-28 Trojan reaches 552 km/h β€” 2.9x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,710 km for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,856 kg MTOW, the T-28 Trojan is 6.2x the R22's 621 kg.

The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 1,948 for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan first flew 26 years before the R22 (1949 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
American radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions.
North American T-28 Trojan Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1948 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 24.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 552 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,914 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 29 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-28 Trojan?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.