R22 vs SF-260
The R22 and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and SIAI-Marchetti respectively. Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260. The SF-260 operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,300 kg MTOW, the SF-260 is 2.1x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 900 for the SF-260. Unit cost is $0.4M for the R22 vs $1.33M for the SF-260. The SF-260 first flew 11 years before the R22 (1964 vs 1975).
| 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 | $400K |
| Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SIAI-Marchetti |
| First flight | 15 July 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 387 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 10.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 333 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or SF-260?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the R22 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the R22 or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 13 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or SF-260?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 900 units of the SF-260.