IAR-823 vs R22

Overview

The IAR-823 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by IAR and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the IAR-823 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The IAR-823 has an operational range of 1,800 km vs 387 km for the R22. The IAR-823 operates at altitudes up to 5,600 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,500 kg MTOW, the IAR-823 is 2.4x the R22's 621 kg.

The IAR-823 has been produced in 80 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The IAR-823 first flew 2 years before the R22 (1973 vs 1975).

Romanian civil and military trainer aircraft, built from 1974 until 1983, used for primary flight training.
IAR IAR-823 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR
First flight 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 80 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 15.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 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 IAR-823 or R22?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or R22?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or R22?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or R22?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or R22?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.