C-101 Aviojet vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wing area 20.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 4.3 m β—‰
Length 12.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h β—‰
Operational range 519 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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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.