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Robinson R22 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Robinson R22 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 188 vs 970 km/h, range 387 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 6,832 kg, built 4,600 vs 6,557 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Lockheed
First flight 28 August 1975 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1979 1948
Number produced 4600 units 6557 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 11.8 m
Height 2.5 m 3.6 m
Length 8.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 387 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 782 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 31 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 4,600 units of the Robinson R22.