Robinson R66

R66
General information
TypeLight utility and trainer helicopter
ManufacturerRobinson Helicopter Company
Designer
Number built1500 (2024)[1]
History
Manufactured2007–present
Introduction date2010 (FAA certification)
First flight7 November 2007[2]
Developed fromRobinson R44

The Robinson R66 is a 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.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Casey20Mar24 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Chase, Mike (February 1, 2014). "Aircraft Comparative Analysis—Robinson R66". AvBuyer. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Thurber, Matt (October 26, 2010). "R66 Receives Simultaneous FAA Type, Production OK". AINonline. AIN Publications. Retrieved October 27, 2010.

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