How much is a brand-new Robinson R22?

The R22 is the lowest-cost new Robinson; pricing starts from the Beta II factory base and rises with options, from $375,000. Price a build in the configurator for a current figure.

Why are used R22 prices so different?

Overhaul status and total time. Trainers build hours fast, so a run-out trainer R22 and a low-time, freshly overhauled one can be worlds apart in price even at the same model year.

Is the R22 a good first helicopter to buy?

As a trainer and time-builder, yes, as Frank intended, the R22 is usually the most cost effective way to start a helicopter career or get into rotorcraft for pleasure. It is the most common way pilots build helicopter hours. If you need to carry passengers or cargo, weigh the four-seat R44 instead; the R22 vs R44 guide lays it out.

What is my R22 worth?

It depends on overhaul status, total time, engine and component times, and condition. Send the model, serial, and times and APEX will value it against the live market, toward a sale, trade up or cash purchase.

GUIDES · UPDATED AUG 2, 2026

Robinson R22 Price Guide (2026): New & Used

APEX HELICOPTERS, AUTHORIZED ROBINSON DEALER & SERVICE CENTER

A new Robinson R22 Beta II is priced from $375,000 before options. Used R22s span a wide range, primarily determined by how much time remains on the 2,200-hour / 12-year overhaul limit, and because the R22 is the world’s most common trainer, the used market is deep and hours-led. Configure one in the configurator or see what is available.

How much does a new Robinson R22 cost?

The R22 is the lowest-cost new Robinson. Pricing starts at the factory base for the two-seat Beta II and climbs with avionics and equipment, as of 2026 the base is $375,000. Unlike the R44 and R66, the R22 is essentially one trim, so options and finish do most of the work on the final figure. Price a build in the configurator or start a factory order.

What does a used Robinson R22 cost?

Used R22 values band by overhaul life first, then total time, and working aircraft accumulate hours fast, so high-time aircraft are common:

Fresh from overhaul, time reset to a full 2,200 hours / 12 years, $280k-$310k (2026)
Mid-life, roughly half life remaining, $200k-$250k (2026)
Run-out or near overhaul, an ex-trainer with little time left, $60k-$120k (2026)
Damage history or a project airframe can be had cheaper, but typically requires expensive parts and labor to bring back to airworthy condition

A cheap, high-time trainer can be a fine buy or a money pit depending on the logbooks and times. Run the math in the overhaul-or-sell guide.

What drives an R22’s price?

In rough order: the component times, total time, engine time, avionics, and damage history. The 2,200-hour / 12-year overhaul leads because meeting it costs real money and resets value. On a trainer, total time matters more than usual, many R22s have lived hard lives at flight schools, so a thorough read of the logbooks is recommended.

What should I watch for in a used trainer R22?

Training aircraft usually fly many hours, often hard ones, frequent starts, autorotation practice, and student handling. The R22 has proven itself extremely durable, though a thorough pre-buy inspection is especially important on these high-use machines. The full process is in the used-Robinson checklist.

Questions, answered

How much is a brand-new Robinson R22?: The R22 is the lowest-cost new Robinson; pricing starts from the Beta II factory base and rises with options, from $375,000. Price a build in the configurator for a current figure.
Why are used R22 prices so different?: Overhaul status and total time. Trainers build hours fast, so a run-out trainer R22 and a low-time, freshly overhauled one can be worlds apart in price even at the same model year.
Is the R22 a good first helicopter to buy?: As a trainer and time-builder, yes, as Frank intended, the R22 is usually the most cost effective way to start a helicopter career or get into rotorcraft for pleasure. It is the most common way pilots build helicopter hours. If you need to carry passengers or cargo, weigh the four-seat R44 instead; the R22 vs R44 guide lays it out.
What is my R22 worth?: It depends on overhaul status, total time, engine and component times, and condition. Send the model, serial, and times and APEX will value it against the live market, toward a sale, trade up or cash purchase.