M-346 Master vs R22
The M-346 Master and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 5.8x the R22's 188 km/h. The M-346 Master has an operational range of 1,925 km vs 387 km for the R22. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 15:1 the R22's 621 kg. The M-346 Master has been produced in 92 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $40M for the M-346 Master vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 29 years before the M-346 Master (1975 vs 2004).
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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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 | 23.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,925 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf ◉ |
| 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 M-346 Master or R22?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 904 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or R22?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or R22?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or R22?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or R22?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or R22?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 36 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.