Robinson R22 Beta II

Overview

• The R22 is hands-down the world’s leader in civil helicopter training. It is like the Cessna 152 of the fixed-wing world. The helicopter is reliable, cost effective and safe if operated within its guidelines. Like it or not Frank Robinson and the R22 created an entire new helicopter market. It services the recreational helicopter pilot and allows helicopter ownership. Before the R22 and R44 both were rare. The R22 is also able to feed the rapidly growing EMS and law enforcement pilot demand that was fueled by a large crop of retiring pilots. With the demand in the last 20 years, retiring military pilots could not keep pace.

  Robinson R22

  Robinson R22 Turns 40

  Rotorcraft Rookie

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming O-360, 131 hp for takeoff, 124 hp continuous

• Propellers

• Length

  28 ft 9 in

• Height

  8 ft 11 in

• Wingspan

• Wing Area

• Wing loading

• Power loading

• Cabin Width

  44 in

• Empty Weight

  880 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  1,370 lb

• Useful load

  490 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  333 lb

• Fuel capacity

  16.9 gal plus 9.4 gal auxiliary/

• Baggage capacity

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Rate of climb sea level

• Service ceiling

  14,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Landing distance ground roll

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  96 kt

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

• V_Y

• V_NE

  102 kt

• V_S1

• V_SO

For more information, contact Robinson Helicopter Co at or via https://robinsonheli.com/r22-specifications/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.