AW169 vs R22
The AW169 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 387 km for the R22. The AW169 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 7.2x the R22's 621 kg. The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 37 years before the AW169 (1975 vs 2012).
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| Wingspan | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW169 or R22?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or R22?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or R22?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or R22?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or R22?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or R22?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.