| R66 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Light utility and trainer helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Company |
| Designer | Frank D. Robinson |
| First flight | 7 November 2007[1] |
| Introduction | 2010 (FAA certification) |
| Status | In production |
| Produced | 2007–present |
| Number built | 1,000 as of August 2020[update][2] |
| Developed from | Robinson 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] The R66 is a larger and turbine powered derivative of the Robinson R22 and R44 family of helicopters.
- ^ Chase, Mike (February 1, 2014). "Aircraft Comparative Analysis—Robinson R66". AvBuyer. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ Cook, Marc (August 11, 2020). "Robinson Delivers 1000th R66". AVweb. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Thurber, Matt (October 26, 2010). "R66 Receives Simultaneous FAA Type, Production OK". AINonline. AIN Publications. Retrieved October 27, 2010.