R22 vs Yak-130 Mitten

Overview

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 β€” 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 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
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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 -- 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 23.5 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.8 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 11.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1050 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,250 kgf β—‰

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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.