Alarus CH2000 vs R22

The Alarus CH2000 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 265 km/h for the Alarus CH2000 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 387 km for the R22. The R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 20 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1975 vs 1995).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $0.7 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 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW â—‰

R22

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The Alarus CH2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 265 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The Alarus CH2000 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The Alarus CH2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 767 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The Alarus CH2000 is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.