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Robinson R22 Beta II

EASA TCDS: two-blade teetering main rotor, in-plane tail rotor, aluminium skids.

EASA TCDS: two-blade teetering main rotor, in-plane tail rotor, aluminium skids.

At a glance

Maker
Robinson Helicopter Company
Country
USA
Engines
One Lycoming O-360 piston, derated to 131 hp takeoff / 124 hp continuous
Cruise speed
up to 96 kt at max gross weight (178 km/h)
Range
about 250 nm (460 km), no reserve
Maximum weight
1,370 lb (622 kg); TCDS maximum mass 621 kg (1,370 lb) - agrees
EASA type certificate
EASA.IM.R.120 (Robinson R22), Issue 8, 14 Jul 2025
Check first

Figures come from the manufacturer's own page and the EASA type certificate data sheet read on 3 November 2026. Variants differ; check the exact model.

Sources and checks

Facts on this page come from these sources, last checked 2026-11-03. Where a source could not be reached or did not say, we left the fact out.

  1. robinsonheli.com robinsonheli.com
  2. easa.europa.eu easa.europa.eu