Robinson R22

D-HFCD Robinson R22 Beta II c/n 3634 - Heli-Flight - Hoogeveen airfield in Holland - 3 September 2004

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The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two-seat small rotorcraft powered by a single Lycoming O-360 four-cylinder, air-cooled piston engine. The R22 was designed by the founder of the Robinson Helicopter Company, Frank Robinson. Design of the Robinson R22 helicopter began in 1973, and an 85kW (115hp) Lycoming O235 powered prototype flew for the first time on 28 August 1975. A second followed in early 1977. The FAA certification was achieved in March 1979 and deliveries started in October of that year. On 5 August 1985, the Beta model was certified. The Beta II model was introduced into production in 1995 and certificated in early 1996. Today already over 4000 Robinson R22 helicopters are delivered to customers all over the world.

Robinson R22 Beta 2 D-HFCD was built in June 2004. This helicopter is owned by Heli Flight GmbH and operated by Heli-Flight Cottbus. On 3 September 2004, this in Germany registered helicopter was photographed at Hoogeveen airfield in the Netherlands.