PC-21 vs R22
The PC-21 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Robinson respectively. The PC-21 reaches 685 km/h — 3.6x the R22's 188 km/h. The PC-21 has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 387 km for the R22. The PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,250 kg MTOW, the PC-21 is 6.8x the R22's 621 kg. The PC-21 has been produced in 211 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $9M for the PC-21 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 27 years before the PC-21 (1975 vs 2002).
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 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 | 15.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 685 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW ◉ |
| 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 PC-21 or R22?
The PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 497 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-21 or R22?
The PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-21 or R22?
The PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-21 or R22?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-21 or R22?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-21 or R22?
The PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-21 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 29 years before the PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-21 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 211 units of the PC-21.