PC-9 vs R22
Overview
The PC-9 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Robinson respectively.
The PC-9 reaches 593 km/h — 3.2x the R22's 188 km/h. The PC-9 has an operational range of 1,537 km vs 387 km for the R22. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the PC-9 is 5.2x the R22's 621 kg.
The PC-9 has been produced in 265 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 9 years before the PC-9 (1975 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | $400K |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 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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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-9 or R22?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-9 or R22?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-9 or R22?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-9 or R22?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-9 or R22?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-9 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-9 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.