R22 vs T-67 Firefly

Overview

The R22 and the T-67 Firefly are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Slingsby respectively.

Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 282 km/h for the T-67 Firefly. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 753 km for the T-67 Firefly. The T-67 Firefly operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22.

The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 250 for the T-67 Firefly. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $0.5M for the T-67 Firefly. The T-67 Firefly first flew 1 years before the R22 (1974 vs 1975).

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Slingsby T-67 Firefly Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $500K

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.7 m β—‰
Height 2.4 m β—‰
Length 7.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h β—‰
Operational range 753 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg β—‰
Empty weight 794 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

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