He Robinson R22 It is a two-bladed, single-engine helicopter manufactured by Robinson Helicopters. The R22 model is a two-seat model, designed in 1973 by Frank Robinson.
He Robinson R22 flies all over the world performing all types of tasks, ranging from pilot training and instruction to patrolling, photography, tourist flights...
Its great virtues are its reliability, low operating costs and great performance.
The helicopter Robinson R22 It incorporates a four-cylinder Lycoming O-360 carbureted engine, fueled with 100L grade aviation gasoline. This 180 HP engine delivers 131 horsepower for five minutes on takeoff and 124 HP continuously. The powerful engine and the studied and tested aerodynamics mean that the R22 achieves a cruising speed of up to 85 knots and an average consumption of only 30 liters per hour.
The R22 seats are for two adults and its occupants have great visibility, thanks to the large windows. Noise in the cabin is attenuated by the use of acoustic foam. Low tail rotor speed and a high-performance muffler reduce flyby noise.
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Ability: 1 passenger
- Burden: 408 kg (899.2 lb)
- Length: 8.7 m (28.7 ft)
- Main rotor diameter: 7.7m (25.2ft)
- Height: 2.7m (8.9ft)
- Circular area: 46.2 m² (497.3 ft²)
- Empty weight: 389 kg (857.4 lb)
- Loaded weight: 417 kg (919.1 lb)
- Maximum takeoff weight: 635 kg (1,399.5 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Lycoming IO-320-A2B 4-cylinder engine.
- Power: 93 kW (128 HP; 126 HP)
- Propellers: Two-blade main and tail rotor
- Internal fuel capacity: 75 liters
- Fuel capacity in auxiliary tanks: 41 liters
Performance
- Speed never exceeded (Vne): 189 km/h (117 MPH; 102 kt)
- Cruise speed (Vc): 177 km/h (110 MPH; 96 kt)
- Scope: 386 km (208 nmi; 240 mi)
- Flight ceiling: 4,267 m (13,999 ft)
- Promotion regime: 6.1 m/s (1,201 ft/min)
