Saturday, 13 June 2009

A world first. Robinson R22 Beta Plus

Hidden among the May CAA register amendments is the initial registration of Robinson R22 Beta c/n 0944 as ZK-HFR2 for CHL Investments Ltd at Christchurch.
Just another R22 (yawn, yawn, boring, boring). WRONG.

This is a world first from Pacific Aircraft Services.
Pic below shows it as JA7755 at Christchurch on 07-11-2007 not long after removal from its container.
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7 comments:

  1. QW13 June 2009 at 19:55

    So whats special about this R22 over other R22's?

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  2. Anonymous15 June 2009 at 08:31

    Its got an O-360 (Beta II) engine in it.............

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  3. frank r15 June 2009 at 08:54

    It has an 0360 turbocharged putting out 350hp. Capable of lifting 1 metric tonne & cruise of 175kts while consuming only 30 litres an hour. Can carry 2 passengers plus the pilot and baggage strapped to the rear skids for C of G purposes.
    Is also NVG equipped, optional winch and stretcher kit. The Beta Plus. In a class of its own.

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  4. QW15 June 2009 at 13:49

    Sounds like the R22 is good on the gas. 175kts cruise? thats better the the standard crusing speed of 86kts.

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  5. Limelight16 June 2009 at 10:46

    175kts.

    Sure.
    If you take it up to 10,000ft and switch everything off.
    175kts vertical descent !

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  6. R22 gas20 August 2013 at 21:42

    This is a very nice article and gives in-depth information.

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  7. R22 phase out5 February 2014 at 23:21

    Thank you for this wonderful article! It is extremely insightful. I wish that you’ll carry on posting your wisdom with us.

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