R22 vs Yak-130 Mitten

The R22 and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively. The Yak-130 Mitten reaches 1,050 km/h — 5.6x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 10,290 kg MTOW, the Yak-130 Mitten is 17:1 the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $18M for the Yak-130 Mitten. The R22 first flew 21 years before the Yak-130 Mitten (1975 vs 1996).

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
Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 186 units
Average unit price $18 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 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 862 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 31 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.