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. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 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 ◉ |
| 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.