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206 JetRanger vs Robinson R22

206 JetRanger vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 226 vs 188 km/h, range 624 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 621 kg, built 7,300 vs 4,600 units.

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Specifications
206 JetRanger Robinson R22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell Robinson
First flight 10 January 1966 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 7300 units 4600 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $400K
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.7 m
Height 3.9 m 2.5 m
Length 12.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 624 km 387 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Robinson R22?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 4,600 units of the Robinson R22.