Robinson R22 (original production model)

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Robinson R22 (original production model), side profile
Robinson R22 (original production model), side profile
8.74 m
Robinson R22 (original production model), top view, same scale
Robinson R22 (original production model), top view

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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.

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Specifications

Length
8.74 m
Rotor diameter
7.67 m
Max take-off weight
0.62 t
Cruise speed
178 km/h
Range
387 km
Ceiling
4,267 m
Engines
1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B or -A2C 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Power
124 hp (92 kW)
First flight
1975
In service
1979

From the AirwayControl spec register, curated from Wikipedia and manufacturer pages. Figures vary by variant.