R22 vs TS-11 Iskra

The R22 and the TS-11 Iskra are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and PZL respectively. The TS-11 Iskra reaches 720 km/h — 3.8x the R22's 188 km/h. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,250 km for the TS-11 Iskra. The TS-11 Iskra operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,840 kg MTOW, the TS-11 Iskra is 6.2x the R22's 621 kg. The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 424 for the TS-11 Iskra. The TS-11 Iskra first flew 15 years before the R22 (1960 vs 1975).

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
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
Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
PZL TS-11 Iskra Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 424 units
Average unit price --

R22

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
Wing area 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m
Height 3.5 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 720 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 15 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or TS-11 Iskra?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.