R22 vs Yak-52

Overview

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 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 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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price --

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 15.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.3 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 7.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 285 km/h β—‰
Operational range 550 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,015 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW β—‰

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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.