R22 vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

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 β€” 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 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
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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K

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 15.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.4 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 8.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,280 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW β—‰

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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.