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Robinson R22

Robinson Helicopter · Light Helicopter · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Robinson R22 — Light Helicopter
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The Robinson R22 is a two-seat, two-bladed, single-engined, light utility helicopter manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company. It was designed in 1973 by Frank D. Robinson, and has been in production since 1979.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Light Utility
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter
Operator
USA/export (training)
Primary Role
Light Helicopter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1979
Produced
4800
Unit Cost (2026$)
$280K
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
Lycoming O-360-J2A piston
Thrust / Power
145 hp
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
28.8
Wingspan (ft)
25.2
Empty Weight (lb)
854
MTOW (lb)
1370
Payload (lb)
500
Endurance (hr)
2
Service Ceiling (ft)
14000
Range (mi)
218
Max Speed (mph)
96
Max Speed (Mach)
0.15
Armament
None ? 2-seat trainer; world's most-produced helicopter