R22 vs T-7 Red Hawk
The R22 and the T-7 Red Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Boeing-Saab respectively. The T-7 Red Hawk reaches 1,300 km/h — 6.9x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,830 km for the T-7 Red Hawk. The T-7 Red Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the T-7 Red Hawk is 8.9x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 2 for the T-7 Red Hawk. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $22M for the T-7 Red Hawk. The R22 first flew 41 years before the T-7 Red Hawk (1975 vs 2016).
| 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 |
| American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing-Saab |
| First flight | 20 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 1,112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 49 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.