CAP 10 vs R22

Overview

The CAP 10 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the CAP 10 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The CAP 10 has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 387 km for the R22. The CAP 10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22.

The CAP 10 has been produced in 300 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The CAP 10 first flew 7 years before the R22 (1968 vs 1975).

French two-seat aerobatic training aircraft, developed in the late 1960s and widely used for civilian and military flight training.
Mudry CAP 10 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight 1 August 1968
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price --

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 10.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 2.6 m β—‰
Length 7.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 760 kg β—‰
Empty weight 540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 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 CAP 10 or R22?
The CAP 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 10 or R22?
The CAP 10 has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 10 or R22?
The CAP 10 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 CAP 10 or R22?
The CAP 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 760 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 10 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the CAP 10's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 10 or R22?
The CAP 10 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CAP 10 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 300 units of the CAP 10.