CAP 232 vs R22

Overview

The CAP 232 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 330 km/h for the CAP 232 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The CAP 232 has an operational range of 360 km vs 387 km for the R22.

French single-seat competition aerobatic aircraft, developed in the mid-1980s, utilized by military and civilian aerobatic teams.
Mudry CAP 232 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight --
Year introduced 1986
Number produced N/A
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 military training aircraft side 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 9.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 1.9 m β—‰
Length 6.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 330 km/h β—‰
Operational range 360 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 820 kg β—‰
Empty weight 630 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 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
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 232 or R22?
The CAP 232 is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 232 or R22?
The R22 has a longer range at 387 km compared to the CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 232 or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the CAP 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 232 or R22?
The CAP 232 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 820 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 232 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the CAP 232's 6.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 232 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the CAP 232 which entered service in 1986.