R22 vs T-50 Golden Eagle
Overview
The R22 and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and KAI respectively.
The T-50 Golden Eagle reaches 1,840 km/h — 9.8x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 22:1 the R22's 621 kg.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The R22 first flew 27 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle (1975 vs 2002).
| 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 |
| South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 20 August 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 23.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1840 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,472 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,441 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,409 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 1,652 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 26 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.