R22 vs T-41 Mescalero

Overview

The R22 and the T-41 Mescalero are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 232 km/h for the T-41 Mescalero. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,159 km for the T-41 Mescalero. The T-41 Mescalero operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22.

The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 838 for the T-41 Mescalero. The T-41 Mescalero first flew 11 years before the R22 (1964 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 pilot-training aircraft, introduced in the 1960s and utilized for introductory flight screening and student pilot instruction.
Cessna T-41 Mescalero Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 838 units
Average unit price --

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰
Wing area 14.8 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 232 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,159 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 618 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-41 Mescalero?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.