R22 vs Z 42

The R22 and the Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Zlin respectively. Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 230 km/h for the Z 42. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 530 km for the Z 42. The Z 42 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 57 for the Z 42. The Z 42 first flew 8 years before the R22 (1967 vs 1975).

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
Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
Zlin Z 42 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Zlin
First flight 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 57 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 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 230 km/h â—‰
Operational range 530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 920 kg â—‰
Empty weight 600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or Z 42?
The Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or Z 42?
The Z 42 has a longer range at 530 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or Z 42?
The Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or Z 42?
The Z 42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 920 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or Z 42?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or Z 42?
The Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or Z 42?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 57 units of the Z 42.