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Robinson R22 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Robinson R22 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 188 vs 1,840 km/h, range 387 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 13,472 kg, built 4,600 vs 200 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson KAI
First flight 28 August 1975 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1979 2005
Number produced 4600 units 200 units
Average unit price $400K $25 million
Wing area -- m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.2 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 8.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson 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 Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 1,652 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson 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 Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.