MB-326K vs R22

The MB-326K and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The MB-326K reaches 806 km/h — 4.3x the R22's 188 km/h. The MB-326K has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 387 km for the R22. The MB-326K operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,765 kg MTOW, the MB-326K is 6.1x the R22's 621 kg. The MB-326K has been produced in 800 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The MB-326K first flew 18 years before the R22 (1957 vs 1975).

Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
Aermacchi MB-326K Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 800 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 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 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 MB-326K or R22?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 618 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or R22?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or R22?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or R22?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or R22?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or R22?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 17 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.