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Robinson R22 vs T-38 Talon

Robinson R22 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 188 vs 1,381 km/h, range 387 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 5,670 kg, built 4,600 vs 1,189 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Northrop
First flight 28 August 1975 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1979 1961
Number produced 4600 units 1189 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m 3.9 m
Length 8.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 1,193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or T-38 Talon?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.