IA-63 Pampa vs R22

The IA-63 Pampa and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Robinson respectively. The IA-63 Pampa reaches 815 km/h — 4.3x the R22's 188 km/h. The IA-63 Pampa has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 387 km for the R22. The IA-63 Pampa operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,000 kg MTOW, the IA-63 Pampa is 8.1x the R22's 621 kg. The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in 32 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 9 years before the IA-63 Pampa (1975 vs 1984).

Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
FMA IA-63 Pampa Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $-- 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 15.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 10.9 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 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 IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 627 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.