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. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 10.9 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 ◉ |
| 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.