EMB 312 Tucano vs R22
The EMB 312 Tucano and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Robinson respectively. The EMB 312 Tucano reaches 448 km/h — 2.4x the R22's 188 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 387 km for the R22. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 5.1x the R22's 621 kg. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 5 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1975 vs 1980).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
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| 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 | 19.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| 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 EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 4 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.