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Pilatus PC-9 vs Robinson R22

Pilatus PC-9 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 188 km/h, range 1,537 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 621 kg, built 265 vs 4,600 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Robinson
First flight 7 May 1984 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1987 1979
Number produced 265 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.7 m
Height 3.3 m 2.5 m
Length 10.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 387 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.