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Pilatus PC-21 vs Robinson R22

Pilatus PC-21 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 188 km/h, range 1,333 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 621 kg, built 211 vs 4,600 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Robinson
First flight 1 July 2002 28 August 1975
Year introduced 2008 1979
Number produced 211 units 4600 units
Average unit price $9 million $400K
Wing area 15.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 7.7 m
Height 3.8 m 2.5 m
Length 11.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 387 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 497 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 29 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.