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Robinson R22 vs S330 / S333

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
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Specifications
Robinson R22 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson Schweizer
First flight 28 August 1975 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1979 1992
Number produced 4600 units N/A
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 8.4 m
Height 2.5 m 3.4 m
Length 8.8 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 387 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 361 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Overview

The Robinson R22 and the S330 / S333 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Schweizer respectively.

Top speed is 188 km/h for the Robinson R22 vs 194 km/h for the S330 / S333. The Robinson R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 590 km for the S330 / S333. The Robinson R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 3,962 m for the S330 / S333.

The Robinson R22 first flew 13 years before the S330 / S333 (1975 vs 1988).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is faster with a maximum speed of 194 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or S330 / S333?
The Robinson R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or S330 / S333?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.