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Robinson R22 vs T-67 Firefly

Robinson R22 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 188 vs 282 km/h, range 387 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 1,157 kg, built 4,600 vs 250 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
Robinson R22 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Slingsby
First flight 28 August 1975 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1979 1974
Number produced 4600 units 250 units
Average unit price $400K $500K
Wing area -- m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.4 m
Length 8.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 387 km 753 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or T-67 Firefly?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.