R22 vs T-34 Mentor

The R22 and the T-34 Mentor are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Beechcraft respectively. The T-34 Mentor reaches 396 km/h — 2.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,311 km for the T-34 Mentor. The T-34 Mentor operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,300 kg MTOW, the T-34 Mentor is 6.9x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 2,300 for the T-34 Mentor. The T-34 Mentor first flew 27 years before the R22 (1948 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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 units
Average unit price $-- million

R22

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 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 396 km/h
Operational range 1,311 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-34 Mentor?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 2,300 units of the T-34 Mentor.