Robinson R22 Beta II

Type (Muster)
Light helicopter (Leichthubschrauber)

Country (Land)
USA

Manufacturer (Hersteller)
Robinson Helicopter Company
2901 Airport Drive
Torrance, California 90505
USA

Phone: 001-310/539-0508
Fax: 001-310/539-5198

General data (Allgemeine Angaben)
Crew (Besatzung): 1
Passengers (Passagiere): 1

Power plant (Antrieb): 1 x Lycoming O-360-B2C four-cylinder air-cooled piston engine
Power at take-off (Startleistung): 1 x 131 hp at 2652 rpm (derated from 160 hp)
Fuel consumption (Kraftstoffverbrauch) 8 to 10 gal/h (30 - 38 l/h)

Dimensions (Abmessungen)
Overall length, rotors turning (Länge über drehende Rotoren): 8,76 m
Fuselage length (Rumpflänge): 6,30 m
Height (Höhe): 2,72 m
Width over landing gear (Breite): 1,93 m,
Rotor diameter (Rotordurchmesser): 7,67 m
Main rotor disc (Rotorkreisfläche): 46,2 sq m
Tail rotor diameter (Heckrotordurchmesser): 1,07 m

Weights (Massen)
Empty weight, equipped (Leermasse): 388 kg or 403 kg for the Mariner II
Payload (Nutzlast): 181 kg
Standard fuel (Standardkraftstoff): 52 kg
Auxiliary fuel (Zusatztank): 29 kg
Max. take-off weight (Max. Startmasse): 621 kg

Performance (Flugleistungen)
Never exceed airspeed (Höchstgeschwindigkeit): 102 kts (189 km/h
Cruise speed at 70 per cent power (Reisegeschw.) 96 kts (178 km/h)
Economical cruise speed (wirtschaftliche Reisegeschw.): 82 kts (153 km/h)
Rate of climb
- at sea level (Steigrate in Meereshöhe): over 5 m/s
- at 10000 ft (Steigrate in 3000 m): over 3 m/s
Max. operating altitude (Dienstgipfelhöhe): 14000 ft (4267 m)
Hover ceiling (Schwebeflughöhe) in ground effect (mit Bodeneffekt): 2865 m at max. take-off weight
Max. Range, no reserve (Reichweite, ohne Reserven): over 320 km
Max. Range, with auxiliary fuel (Max. Reichweite mit Zusatztank): over 480 km

Costs (Kosten)
Standard equipped ex-factory price for the R22 Beta II was quoted as 154000 US-Dollars in January 2000. This is up from 148000 US Dollars in 1999, or 139000 US-Dollars in January 1997.
Operating costs per hour should be 71,2 US-Dollars, according to Robinson.

Customers (Kunden)
By October 1999, Robinson had delivered 3000 of its R22 helicopters.
R22 production in 1999 was 128, with 117 deliveries in 1998, 132 in 1997, 86 in 1996, 83 in 1995, 89 in 1994, 135 in 1993, 222 in 1992, 402 in 1991, 384 in 1990, 310 in 1989, 204 in 1988, 127 in 1987, 90 in 1986, 79 in 1985, 79 in 1984, 64 in 1983, 88 in 1982, 156 in 1981, 78 in 1980.
Among the customers are: Spitzer Helicopter Leasing (Hayward, California).

Remarks (Bemerkungen)
Current R22 models are:

R22 Beta II with more power and power retention up to 7500 ft, improving high-level hover performance. Production began in 1995.
R22 Mariner II with floats (11 kg), also introduced in 1995. The helicopter is corrosion -proved throughout. See photo.
R22 Police with law-enforcement equipment like dual searchlights, multiple radios as well as speaker and siren with 100 watt amplifier. Also available are a certified hook kit for 180 kg external loads and a spray system for agricultural operations.

Since early 2000, time between overhaul is now 2200 hours or 12 years, up from 2000 hours.

History (Geschichte)
Frank Robinson began the design of the R22 in 1973 and flew the first helicopter on 28. August 1975. A second followed in early 1977, and FAA certification was achieved in March 1979. Deliveries started in October of that year, with Tim Tucker being the first purchaser of an R22.
In October 1983, the R22 Alpha with an Lycoming O-320-B2C engine followed. It had a take-off weight of 620 kg.
On 5 August 1985 the Beta model was certified. The current Beta II model was introduced in 1995.
On October 15, 1999, Robinson delivered the 3000th R22 in ceremonies at Torrance. David Morley and Mike Creed from Sloane Helicopters in England accepted the helicopter.

Last updated 22. March 2000

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