Two-seater helicopter AH-22

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Overview
The ARGO AH family is a modern two-seat very light rotorcraft (VLR) designed for private owners and light utility roles. It features a rigid three-blade high-inertia carbon-fiber main rotor, titanium and composite airframe elements, modern avionics options and a refined cabin. The ARGO AH-2.2 emphasizes safety, low operating costs and owner participation in factory completion while meeting EASA CS-VLR standards.

Key features

• Two-seat cabin with accommodation for two large occupants
• Rigid three-blade high-inertia carbon-fiber main rotor with leading-edge protection for improved autorotation
• Full aerodynamic fairings and a large luggage compartment
• Modern avionics: GARMIN GX3 glass cockpit option plus classic redundant instruments or dual vertical displays
• Adjustable electromechanical governor integrated with a mechanical correlator (~65 RPM adjustment range)
• Engine fairing and airframe design optimized to reduce turbulence and vibration
• Ergonomic interior with leather/Alcantara-style trim and new bucket seats
• Integrated active safety systems, strobe lighting and FLARM-compatible warning system
• Optional 3-axis autopilot and configurable instrument panel

Engine and performance highlights

• Engine options across the AH range: naturally aspirated ULPower 150 HP, turbocharged Rotax 916iS 160 HP, and ULPower UL520 six-cylinder up to 200 HP
• ARGO AH-2.2: typically equipped with ULPower 150 HP (automotive fuel) and electromechanical governor; typical fuel consumption ~25 L/h
• ARGO AH-23: Rotax 916iS turbocharged 160 HP (continuous ~141 HP at 5,500 rpm); fuel consumption up to ~35 L/h on aviation fuel
• ARGO AH-24: six-cylinder ULPower up to 200 HP; options for external cargo racks, cargo hook and additional fuel tank (total up to 120 L)
• Top cruise speeds for modern engine options reported up to ~180 km/h; cruise typically ~100 kt for AH-2.2
• Operating altitude up to 15,000 ft and documented climb rates up to 15 m/s

Business model & support

• Offered as factory-completed aircraft with owner participation programs; owners attend supervised factory workshops during delivery
• Long TBO target: 2,000 hours
• 2-year / 2,000-hour nose-to-tail warranty
• Design focus on reduced calendar depreciation, lower operational maintenance and insurance costs

Available variants

• ARGO AH-2.2 (AH-22) — commonly presented configuration; ULPower 150 HP option
• ARGO AH-23 — Rotax 916iS turbocharged 160 HP option
• ARGO AH-24 — ULPower six-cylinder up to 200 HP, increased payload and cargo options

FAQ summary

• The ARGO AH is not sold as a traditional home-build kit; aircraft are completed in the factory under supervision with owner participation in factory workshops.
• The ARGO AH meets EASA CS-VLR Very Light Rotorcraft standards while using an owner participation delivery model to involve purchasers in the completion process.
• MANUFACTURING commits to submitting applications for expanded operational approvals beyond private operation in purchaser countries.

Technical specifications

• Designation: ARGO AH-2.2 (model within ARGO AH family)
• Capacity: two seats
• Typical missions: utility, touring, sport
• Typical engine (AH-2.2): ULPower 150 HP (naturally aspirated, automotive fuel)
• Other engine options: Rotax 916iS turbocharged 160 HP; ULPower UL520 six-cylinder up to 200 HP
• Payload: 50–250 kg
• Length: 8,090 mm
• Height: 2,282 mm
• Empty weight (min): 320 kg
• Standard weight: 350 kg
• Max empty: 380 kg
• Max take-off weight (MTOW): 600 kg
• Cruise speed: ~100 kt
• Vne: 210 km/h
• Range: ~350 km
• Endurance: ~2.5 h
• Climb: up to 15 m/s (reported)
• Service ceiling: up to 15,000 ft
• Fuel consumption (AH-2.2): ~25 L/h; AH-23/AH-24 up to ~35 L/h
• TBO: 2,000 hours
• Warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours nose-to-tail
• Avionics: GARMIN GX3 glass cockpit option, classic redundant instruments or dual vertical displays; optional 3-axis autopilot
• Main rotor: high-inertia carbon-fiber rotor with leading-edge metal protection
• Indicative starting price: from 220,000 EUR (classic instruments configuration)