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Robinson R22 vs NAMC YS-11

Robinson R22 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 188 vs 470 km/h, range 387 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 23,500 kg, built 4,600 vs 182 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Robinson R22 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson NAMC
First flight 28 August 1975 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1979 1965
Number produced 4600 units 182 units
Average unit price $400K $2.2 million
Wing area -- m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 32.0 m
Height 2.5 m 9.0 m
Length 8.8 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 387 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or NAMC YS-11?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.