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Robinson R66

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Overview

The R66 was designed and built by California-based Robinson Helicopter Company. It was announced in 2007 and was to be the company's first turbine-powered product. It derives from the R44.

Constructed from advanced composites, aluminium alloy and chromoly steel, the single engine helicopter has five seats, a separate cargo compartment and is powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine. It has two-bladed main and tail rotors, a fixed skid landing gear and is the first Robinson helicopter with a cargo hold.

The FAA awarded both type and production certificates on 25 October, 2010. Russia certified the R66 in March 2013 with Canada following in June 2013. EASA and China CAA certifications were granted in the second quarter of 2014.

Robinson started taking orders for the R66 in February, 2010. The helicopter went into preliminary production in 2010 and full production in 2011.

The R66 Turbine Marine with pop-out floats was FAA certified in November 2014.

Cargo hooks, introduced in 2018, are optional on both variants; a modification that increases maximum gross weight from 2,700 to 2,900 lb.

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Manufacturing data
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News from Business Air News
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August 9, 2022
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March 14, 2022
Skyryse accelerates flight automation development with additional funding
November 5, 2021
Skyryse has received funding to the total of $250 million which will be used towards the development of its FlightOS system. Two new advisors have been brought in to help guide the FAA certification process.
October 25, 2021SierraTrax expands availability of digital maintenance tracking
May 14, 2021Robinson enhances audio alerts across the helicopter range
April 11, 2021R66 to provide excellent coverage for Polk County
August 13, 2020R66 serial number 1,000 arrives with Nashville client
June 15, 2020FAA approves fuel meter for Garmin-equipped R66s
May 17, 2020Robinson offers bird strike protection across range
February 2, 2020Robinson delivers helicopters fit for newscasting
September 30, 2019Incidents are nought in a million for R66
August 31, 2019R66 auxiliary tanks boost range and endurance
July 29, 2019Robinson opens dedicated overhaul and repair facility
July 29, 2019Baltimore viewers to benefit from R66 news coverage
June 4, 2019EASA awards STC for R66 floats
February 15, 2019Elite Helicopters adds R66 to fleet
February 11, 2019Aeroheli fleshes out fleet with economical R66
December 30, 2018Touchscreen GPS option added to Robinson helicopters
December 20, 2018R66 cargo hook gains approval in Canada
May 11, 2018Uralhelicom increases customer base with R66 arrival
May 3, 2018Elitop to manage R66 for private client
March 12, 2018Robinson introduces G500H TXi displays and boosts production
August 1, 2017Lithium-ion battery now available for R66
December 7, 2016Sloane's sales manager to spread the word on R66
January 21, 2016Robinson set to deliver 700th R66 to Belgium
April 1, 2015Capacity of R66 enhances Heli Sitterdorf's mountain missions
September 10, 2014Me & my aircraft: Single engine helicopters – Single helis are adaptable and robust, with twin benefits at lower cost
July 3, 2014Heli Air sees potential across Europe for five seat R66
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