Robinson R-66
The Robinson R66 is Robinson Helicopter's first turbine-powered model, built as a larger, more capable stablemate to the company's best-selling piston-engine R44. Its turbine engine gives it more power and altitude performance than the R44, while remaining significantly cheaper to buy and operate than many rival turbine helicopters. It's used for everything from personal transport and flight training to agricultural and utility work. Its combination of turbine reliability and Robinson's traditionally lower price point has made it popular with operators moving up from piston helicopters.
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Robinson's first turbine helicopter, the R66 adds altitude performance over the piston R44 while undercutting rival turbine helicopters on price.
Specifications
| Length | 9.6 m (32 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Range | 350 NM (648 km) |
| Maximum speed | 140 kt (259 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 300 l |
| Engines | Rolls-Royce RR300 |
| Units built | 1,500 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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