Robinson R66
| R66 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Light utility and trainer helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Company |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 1500 (2024) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2007–present |
| Introduction date | 2010 (FAA certification) |
| First flight | 7 November 2007 |
| 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.