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Robinson R66

Robinson Helicopter · Helicopter (Conventional) / Urban Air Mobility · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

Robinson R66 — Helicopter (Conventional) / Urban Air Mobility
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The Robinson R66 is a light helicopter designed and built by Robinson Helicopter Company. It has five seats, a separate cargo compartment and is powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine. The R66 is slightly faster and smoother than the piston-powered Robinson R44 from which it is derived. The R66 received both type and production certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on October 25, 2010.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Light Utility
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter
Operator
USA/export
Primary Role
Helicopter (Conventional) / Urban Air Mobility
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2010
Produced
600
Unit Cost (2026$)
$1.2M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft
Thrust / Power
300 shp
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
39.3
Wingspan (ft)
33.4
Empty Weight (lb)
2700
MTOW (lb)
2700
Payload (lb)
1100
Endurance (hr)
2
Service Ceiling (ft)
14000
Range (mi)
300
Max Speed (mph)
140
Max Speed (Mach)
0.21