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Robinson R22 vs T-34 Mentor

Robinson R22 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 188 vs 396 km/h, range 387 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 4,300 kg, built 4,600 vs 2,300 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Beechcraft
First flight 28 August 1975 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1979 1953
Number produced 4600 units 2300 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.2 m
Height 2.5 m 2.9 m
Length 8.8 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

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