R22 vs T-37 Tweet

The R22 and the T-37 Tweet are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Cessna respectively. The T-37 Tweet reaches 684 km/h — 3.6x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,500 km for the T-37 Tweet. The T-37 Tweet operates at altitudes up to 11,948 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,980 kg MTOW, the T-37 Tweet is 4.8x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 1,269 for the T-37 Tweet. The T-37 Tweet first flew 21 years before the R22 (1954 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 jet trainer, notable for its Cold War-era inception, extensively used for pilot training and counter-insurgency role.
Cessna T-37 Tweet Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1269 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 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m
Height 2.8 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 684 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg
Empty weight 1,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 465 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is faster with a maximum speed of 684 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher service ceiling at 11,948 meters (39,199 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,980 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 22 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-37 Tweet?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,269 units of the T-37 Tweet.