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Robinson R22 vs TH-55 Osage

Robinson R22 vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 188 vs 140 km/h, range 387 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 703 kg, built 4,600 vs 2,800 units.

Specifications
Robinson R22 TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Robinson Hughes
First flight 28 August 1975 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1979 1961
Number produced 4600 units 2800 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 387 km 480 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
The Robinson R22 is faster with a maximum speed of 188 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has a longer range at 480 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
The Robinson R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 703 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
Both the Robinson R22 and TH-55 Osage are 8.8 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or TH-55 Osage?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 2,800 units of the TH-55 Osage.