- Location
- Kaniv, Poland
Specifications
Powerplant
- Engine ·
- Lycoming O-360
- Power ·
- 131 hp
Performance (across variants)
- Range ·
- 580 nm
- Cruise ·
- 114 kt
- Service ceiling ·
- 15,000 ft
- MTOW ·
- 1,100 kg
- Passengers ·
- Up to 4
Description
The Robinson R22 Beta II is a popular helicopter used around the world for different jobs. It's good for training new pilots, herding animals, and checking on pipelines. People like it because it's reliable, doesn't cost too much to run, and works well. The R22 Beta II has a Lycoming O-360 engine with four cylinders that uses 100L aviation gasoline. The engine can produce 145 horsepower, but it's usually used at 131 horsepower for takeoff and 124 horsepower for regular flying. The helicopter is light but strong, and its shape helps it fly fast. It can cruise at about 90 knots and uses about 7-10 gallons of fuel each hour. The R22 has big windows so the two people inside can see everything around them. The inside is also made with special foam to keep the noise down.
