C-101 Aviojet vs R22

The C-101 Aviojet and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Robinson respectively. The C-101 Aviojet reaches 770 km/h — 4.1x the R22's 188 km/h. The C-101 Aviojet has an operational range of 519 km vs 387 km for the R22. The C-101 Aviojet operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 6,300 kg MTOW, the C-101 Aviojet is 10:1 the R22's 621 kg. The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in 166 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $8M for the C-101 Aviojet vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 2 years before the C-101 Aviojet (1975 vs 1977).

Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
CASA C-101 Aviojet Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 29 June 1977
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 166 units
Average unit price $8 million

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
Wing area 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 12.5 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h
Operational range 519 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Operational range 387 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg
Empty weight 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 582 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The C-101 Aviojet has a longer range at 519 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The C-101 Aviojet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 1 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.