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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.
| May 14, 2021 | Robinson enhances audio alerts across the helicopter range |
| April 11, 2021 | R66 to provide excellent coverage for Polk County |
| August 13, 2020 | R66 serial number 1,000 arrives with Nashville client |
| June 15, 2020 | FAA approves fuel meter for Garmin-equipped R66s |
| May 17, 2020 | Robinson offers bird strike protection across range |
| February 2, 2020 | Robinson delivers helicopters fit for newscasting |
| September 30, 2019 | Incidents are nought in a million for R66 |
| August 31, 2019 | R66 auxiliary tanks boost range and endurance |
| July 29, 2019 | Robinson opens dedicated overhaul and repair facility |
| July 29, 2019 | Baltimore viewers to benefit from R66 news coverage |
| June 4, 2019 | EASA awards STC for R66 floats |
| February 15, 2019 | Elite Helicopters adds R66 to fleet |
| February 11, 2019 | Aeroheli fleshes out fleet with economical R66 |
| December 30, 2018 | Touchscreen GPS option added to Robinson helicopters |
| December 20, 2018 | R66 cargo hook gains approval in Canada |
| May 11, 2018 | Uralhelicom increases customer base with R66 arrival |
| May 3, 2018 | Elitop to manage R66 for private client |
| March 12, 2018 | Robinson introduces G500H TXi displays and boosts production |
| August 1, 2017 | Lithium-ion battery now available for R66 |
| December 7, 2016 | Sloane's sales manager to spread the word on R66 |
| January 21, 2016 | Robinson set to deliver 700th R66 to Belgium |
| April 1, 2015 | Capacity of R66 enhances Heli Sitterdorf's mountain missions |
| September 10, 2014 | Me & my aircraft: Single engine helicopters – Single helis are adaptable and robust, with twin benefits at lower cost |
| July 3, 2014 | Heli Air sees potential across Europe for five seat R66 |
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