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| Manufacturer |
Robinson
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| Type |
R22 Beta II
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| Introduced |
8/1/1985
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| In production? |
Yes
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| Units produced |
4450
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| Price US $ |
265,000.00
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| Overall Length |
28.75 ft
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| Length |
0 ft
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| Height |
8.92 ft
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| Width |
0 ft
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| Description |
The R22 is the first helicopter bearing the Robinson name. It is designed from the ground up to have a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) that is as low as possible. The R22 therefore excels in terms of low acquisition, maintenance and operational costs. It is targeted at private helicopter owners and flight schools. This market strategy has proved to be very successful, with more than 4400 units sold worldwide (2011). Robinson thus clearly exploited a new market segment.
Founder Frank Robinson has an aeronautical background and worked at companies like Bell Helicopters and Hughes Helicopters before he founded the Robinson Helicopter Company in 1973. In his early career he also worked at Cessna on the CH-1 helicopter project. The first address of the Robinson Helicopter Company was Frank Robinson’s home address, which was where he designed the R22.
The R22 is a two seater, very light helicopter. It is somewhat difficult to fly because of its high responsiveness to control inputs, and because the low rotor disc inertia makes the model less forgiving in low RPM situations. The common viewpoint is that if you are able to fly the R22, the transition to other helicopter models will be relatively easy.
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| Design features |
- Very low inertia rotor system
- Control inputs operated directly by push rods
- Welded chrome moly tubing basic structure
- Fiberglass and aluminum fuselage with a Plexiglas canopy
- Aluminum tailcone
- Engine speed governor (optional)
- Durable rotor brake
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The R22 is the first helicopter bearing the Robinson name. It is designed from the ground up to have a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) that is as low as possible. The R22 therefore excels in terms of low acquisition, maintenance and operational costs. It is targeted at private helicopter owners and flight schools. This market strategy has proved to be very successful, with more than 4400 units sold worldwide (2011). Robinson thus clearly exploited a new market segment.
Founder Frank Robinson has an aeronautical background and worked at companies like Bell Helicopters and Hughes Helicopters before he founded the Robinson Helicopter Company in 1973. In his early career he also worked at Cessna on the CH-1 helicopter project. The first address of the Robinson Helicopter Company was Frank Robinson’s home address, which was where he designed the R22.
The R22 is a two seater, very light helicopter. It is somewhat difficult to fly because of its high responsiveness to control inputs, and because the low rotor disc inertia makes the model less forgiving in low RPM situations. The common viewpoint is that if you are able to fly the R22, the transition to other helicopter models will be relatively easy.
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- Advertisement -
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Design features:
- Very low inertia rotor system
- Control inputs operated directly by push rods
- Welded chrome moly tubing basic structure
- Fiberglass and aluminum fuselage with a Plexiglas canopy
- Aluminum tailcone
- Engine speed governor (optional)
- Durable rotor brake
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| Persons |
2
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| Max. Range |
200 mi
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| Cruise Speed |
110 mph
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| Max. Speed |
118 mph
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| Max. rate of Climb |
1000 ft/min
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| HOGE ceiling |
0 ft
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| Service Ceiling |
14000 ft
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| Gross Weight |
1370 lb
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| Empty Weigt |
855 lb
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| Useful Load |
400 lb
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| Fuel Capacity |
19 gallons
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| Number of Engines |
1
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| Engine Type |
Piston, 4 cylinder, carburator
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| Engine Code |
Lycoming O-360
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| Horse Power |
131
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| Rotorhead |
Teetering hinge and two coning hinges
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| Number of rotorblades |
2
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| Rotor Diameter |
0 ft
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| Number of tail rotorblades |
2
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| Tailrotor Diameter |
3.5 ft
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