Robinson: R22

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
R22
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
R22
Project start date
1973
Date of prototype completion
1975
First flight date and time
1975-08-28
Country of manufacture
USA
People involved
Franklin RobinsonChief design engineer, Test pilot
Robert GoldenTest pilot
Steven EggerTest pilot
John TymczyszynTest pilot
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
558
kg
Powerplant
Engine model
Avco-Lycoming O-320-A2C
(...)
Lycoming O-235-C2C
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Avco-Lycoming O-320-A2C
(...)
Lycoming O-235-C2C
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
150
HP
(...)
115
HP
Angular speed at max power
2700
rpm
(...)
2800
rpm
Performance
Hover ceiling IGE
1981
m
Hover ceiling OGE
1402
m
0.083