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Robinson R22 vs Yak-18 Max

Robinson R22 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 188 vs 300 km/h, range 387 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 1,320 kg.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Robinson R22 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Yakovlev
First flight 28 August 1975 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1979 1946
Number produced 4600 units N/A
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.6 m
Height 2.5 m 3.4 m
Length 8.8 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 387 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher service ceiling at 5,060 meters (16,601 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,320 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or Yak-18 Max?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.