The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016.
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| Scoala Superioara De Aviatie Civila | — | 4474 | Czech Republic | 4A3496 | |
| Scoala Superioara De Aviatie Civila | — | 4516 | Romania | 4a3498 |