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Robinson R22 vs T-6 Texan II

Robinson R22 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 188 vs 585 km/h, range 387 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 2,858 kg, built 4,600 vs 850 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Beechcraft
First flight 28 August 1975 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1979 2001
Number produced 4600 units 850 units
Average unit price $400K $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.3 m
Length 8.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 22 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or T-6 Texan II?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.