R22 vs T-45 Goshawk
Overview
The R22 and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively.
The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 5.5x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 6,387 kg MTOW, the T-45 Goshawk is 10:1 the R22's 621 kg.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The R22 first flew 13 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1975 vs 1988).
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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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 |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| 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 | 17.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.