IA-63 Pampa vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price --

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wing area 15.6 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.7 m β—‰
Height 4.3 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 815 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,900 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,820 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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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.