R22 vs T-34 Mentor
Overview
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).
| 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 military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| 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.