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Robinson R22 vs T-37 Tweet

Robinson R22 vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 188 vs 684 km/h, range 387 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 2,980 kg, built 4,600 vs 1,269 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Cessna
First flight 28 August 1975 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1979 1957
Number produced 4600 units 1269 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.1 m
Height 2.5 m 2.8 m
Length 8.8 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

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