Robinson R22 - Specifications (R22)

Specifications (R22)

Data from Robinson R22 Pilot's Operating Handbook. Current versions of the R22 vary slightly.

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 28 ft 8 in (8.7 m)
  • Rotor diameter: 25 ft 2 in (7.7 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.7 m)
  • Disc area: 497 ft² (46.2 m²)
  • Empty weight: 796 lb (389 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 920 lb (417 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 1,370 lb (635 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B or -A2C flat 4 piston engine, 124 hp (93 kW)
  • Main tank total capacity: 19.8 US gallons (75 liters)
  • Main tank usable capacity: 19.2 US gallons (73 liters)
  • Optional aux tank total capacity: 10.9 US gallons (41 liters)
  • Optional aux tank usable capacity: 10.5 US gallons (40 liters)

Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 117 mph, 189 km/h, 102 kts
  • Cruise speed: 110 mph, 177 km/h, 96 kts
  • Range: 240 mi (386 km)
  • Service ceiling: 14,000 ft (4,267 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,200 ft/min (6.1 m/s)
  • Disc loading: 2.61 lb/ft² (13.7 kg/m²)
  • Power/mass: 0.095 hp/lb (0.147 kW/kg)
  • Endurance: approx. 2 hours, with 30-minute reserve

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