CM 170 Magister vs R22

The CM 170 Magister and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fouga and Robinson respectively. The CM 170 Magister reaches 715 km/h — 3.8x the R22's 188 km/h. The CM 170 Magister has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 387 km for the R22. The CM 170 Magister operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,450 kg MTOW, the CM 170 Magister is 5.6x the R22's 621 kg. The CM 170 Magister has been produced in 929 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.8M for the CM 170 Magister vs $0.4M for the R22. The CM 170 Magister first flew 23 years before the R22 (1952 vs 1975).

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Fouga CM 170 Magister Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 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 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 10.2 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 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 CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 23 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.