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G-HMEC - Helimech Robinson R22 Beta

G-HMEC at Ellough Airfield (EGSM).

 

Model: R22 Beta

Manufacturer: Robinson

Year built: 1991

Serial number: 001767

Registration: G-HMEC

Owner: Helimech, Brook Farm Hangars, Hulcote, Bedfordshire

Delivery date: 4th. September 2017

Number of seats: 2

Length: 28 ft. 8 in. (8.74 m)

Height: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)

Main rotor diameter: 25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m)

Main rotor area: 497 sq. ft. (46.2 m2)

Tail rotor diameter: 3 ft. 6 in. (1.1 m)

Empty weight: 880 lb. (399 kg)

MTOW: 1,370 lb. (621 kg)

Main fuel tank capacity: 14.07 UK gal. (64 litres)

Auxiliary fuel tank capacity: 9.01 UK gal. (41 litres)

Engine: 1 x Lycoming O-320-B2C

Engine output: 1 x 124 hp (92 kW)

Cruise speed: 96 knots (110 mph - 178 km/h)

Never exceed speed: 102 knots (117 mph - 189 km/h)

Rate of climb: 1,200 ft/min. (6.1 m/sec)

Service ceiling: 14,000 ft. (4,300 m)

Range: 209 nm (241 miles - 387 km)

 

Registration history:

G-HMEC, Helimech, delivered 4th. September 2017

G-BWTH, Leon Louis Francis Smith, delivered 13th. August 2001

G-BWTH, Heli Air, delivered 12th. February 2001

G-BWTH, Bryan Emyr Llewellyn, delivered 17th. April 2000

G-BWTH, Heli Air, delivered 2nd. July 1999

G-BWTH, Sloan Helicopters, delivered 5th. January 1996

HB-XYD, Hoppe AG, delivered 17th. May 1991

N4052R, test registration

 

 

 

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