MB-339 vs R22

The MB-339 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Robinson respectively. The MB-339 reaches 898 km/h — 4.8x the R22's 188 km/h. The MB-339 has an operational range of 1,760 km vs 387 km for the R22. The MB-339 operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,897 kg MTOW, the MB-339 is 9.5x the R22's 621 kg. The MB-339 has been produced in 230 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 1 years before the MB-339 (1975 vs 1976).

Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles.
Aermacchi MB-339 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 230 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 10.9 m
Height 3.6 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 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-339 or R22?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or R22?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or R22?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or R22?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or R22?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 0 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.