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EMB 312 Tucano vs Robinson R22

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano Robinson R22
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Robinson
First flight 16 August 1980 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1983 1979
Number produced 624 units 4600 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $400K
Wing area 19.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 7.7 m
Height 3.4 m 2.5 m
Length 9.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 387 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the Robinson R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Robinson respectively.

The EMB 312 Tucano reaches 448 km/h — 2.4x the Robinson R22's 188 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 387 km for the Robinson R22. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 4,267 m for the Robinson R22. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 5.1x the Robinson R22's 621 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 4,600 for the Robinson R22. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $0.4M for the Robinson R22. The Robinson R22 first flew 5 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1975 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.