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MB-339 vs Robinson R22

MB-339 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 188 km/h, range 1,760 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 621 kg, built 230 vs 4,600 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
MB-339 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Robinson
First flight 12 August 1976 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979 1979
Number produced 230 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 7.7 m
Height 3.6 m 2.5 m
Length 11.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 387 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Robinson R22?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Robinson R22?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Robinson R22?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Robinson R22?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Robinson R22?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.