R22 vs Yak-52

The R22 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 1,305 kg MTOW, the Yak-52 is 2.1x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 14 for the Yak-52. The R22 first flew 1 years before the Yak-52 (1975 vs 1976).

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 primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
Yakovlev Yak-52 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $-- million

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h â—‰
Operational range 387 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 361 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 285 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,015 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a longer range at 550 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or Yak-52?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or Yak-52?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 0 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or Yak-52?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.