Robinson R22

A basic 2-place piston trainer helicopter.  The success of the simple design led to the development of the 4-place R44.  Also available with the following Lycoming engines O-320-A2C, O-320-A3C and O-320-B2C.  By the glossary definition, with a Useful Load of 486 lb (220 kg), the Empty Weight is calculated to be approximately 369 kg.

Attribution

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Robinson Helicopter Company

Primary manufacturer: Robinson Helicopter Company

Parent type: Robinson R22

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Skids

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

AIA Directory of VTOL Aircraft 1986
Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc.
21 March 1986 (page 9)
Other

Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems, Iss. 20
Jane's Information Group Limited
Feb 2005 (page 291)
Book

Robinson R22 Pilot's Operating Handbook
Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II Product Data, 26 Jun 2012 (page 1-3)
Report or Technical Manual

Type Certificate Data Sheet No. H10WE
DoT - FAA
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheets, 15 Aug 2013
Website
Covers all models of R22

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