R22 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The R22 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 5.2x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 11:1 the R22's 621 kg.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 27 years before the R22 (1948 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 subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 21.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 782 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 31 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 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 R22.