R22 vs Yak-11 Moose

The R22 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively. The Yak-11 Moose reaches 465 km/h — 2.5x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-11 Moose is 4.0x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 30 years before the R22 (1945 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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million

R22

Wing area -- m²
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
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 277 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or Yak-11 Moose?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 4,566 units of the Yak-11 Moose.