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Robinson R22 vs T-45 Goshawk

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
Robinson R22 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson McDonnell Douglas
First flight 28 August 1975 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1979 1992
Number produced 4600 units 221 units
Average unit price $400K $21 million
Wing area -- m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.4 m
Height 2.5 m 4.1 m
Length 8.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Overview

The Robinson R22 and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 5.5:1 the Robinson R22's 188 km/h. The Robinson 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 Robinson R22. At 6,387 kg MTOW, the T-45 Goshawk is 10:1 the Robinson R22's 621 kg.

The Robinson R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $0.4M for the Robinson R22 vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The Robinson R22 first flew 13 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1975 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.