R22 vs T-38 Talon
Overview
The R22 and the T-38 Talon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Northrop respectively.
The T-38 Talon reaches 1,381 km/h — 7.3x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,835 km for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the T-38 Talon is 9.1x the R22's 621 kg.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 1,189 for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon first flew 16 years before the R22 (1959 vs 1975).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 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 | 16.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 608 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 1,193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-38 Talon?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.