GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Robinson R22 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Robinson R22 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 188 vs 356 km/h, range 387 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 1,250 kg, built 4,600 vs 19 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Robinson R22 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Socata
First flight 28 August 1975 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1979 1984
Number produced 4600 units 19 units
Average unit price $400K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.9 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 387 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 224 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Robinson R22 vs Beechcraft Baron Robinson R22 vs Robinson R44 Raven Robinson R22 vs L-29 Delfin Robinson R22 vs L-39 Albatros Robinson R22 vs Yak-52 Robinson R22 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.