Light Helicopters
Robinson R22
ICAO: R22
Overview
The Robinson R44 is a four-seat light helicopter introduced in the early 1990s. Designed as a larger companion to the R22, it emphasizes simplicity and affordability. The aircraft is widely used for training and personal transport.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 6 cylinder
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 245 hp · 183 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin GTN 650 GPS/COM/NAV, Garmin GMA 350Hc Audio Panel
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 4
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 0 in · 1.22 m
- Cabin height
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Cabin length
- 5 ft 11 in · 1.80 m
- Exterior length
- 38 ft 3 in · 11.66 m
- Tail height
- 9 ft 10 in · 3.00 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 2 in · 1.28 m
- Wing span
- 33 ft 2 in · 10.10 m
- Baggage volume
- 35 ft³ · 1.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,500 lb · 1,150 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 1,000 lb · 450 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 50 gal · 200 L · 100 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 110 kt · 127 mph · 204 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 348 nm · 400 mi · 640 km
- Fuel burn
- 7.12 nm/gal · 3.48 km/L
- Ceiling
- 14,000 ft · 4,300 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,000 ft/min · 5 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Robinson R44 — light piston-engine helicopter
The R44 first flew in 1990 and entered service in 1992. It features a two-blade main rotor and skid landing gear. The helicopter was engineered for ease of maintenance and operation.
A Lycoming piston engine producing approximately 245 horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 130 knots (241 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 2,500 pounds (1,134 kg).
The R44 has become one of the most produced civil helicopters. It is widely used for pilot training and aerial work. The model remains in active production.
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