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Robinson R22 vs Yak-52

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
Robinson R22 Yak-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Yakovlev
First flight 28 August 1975 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979 1979
Number produced 4600 units 1815 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.3 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.8 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 387 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The Robinson R22 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 188 km/h for the Robinson R22 vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The Robinson R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The Robinson 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 Robinson R22's 621 kg.

The Robinson R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Robinson R22 first flew 1 years before the Yak-52 (1975 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a longer range at 550 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 0 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or Yak-52?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,815 units of the Yak-52.