ROBINSON R66 TURBINE GOES ON SALE

09 Feb 2010

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Robinson R66

ROBINSON has announced the price of its eagerly-awaited turbine powered R66 helicopter and is taking orders for the aircraft.

Base price of the R66 is US $770,000, with the standard King radio and Garmin GTX327 transponder. More sophisticated avionics including a Garmin 430 navcomms unit are extra. Instrumentation is standard analogue.

The R66 is based on the R44 four-seater but bigger all round. It has a luggage bay said to be big enough to carry a set of golf clubs, and one extra seat in the back. Gross weight is 2,700lb, empty weight 1,280lb. Cruise speed is approx 120kt, max range approx 325nm, max fuel 73.6 USG (493lb).

Robinson hasn't said much about the R66 apart from, "The Robinson R66 Turbine is a five-place helicopter that incorporates many of the design features of its reputable predecessor, the R44, including a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic and an open interior cabin configuration.

"The most notable differences are its increased reserve power and altitude performance, fifth seat and large baggage compartment. HID landing lights, leather seats, and a stereo audio control panel are standard in the R66."

R66 cockpit
Cockpit of the R66 retains T-bar cyclic

R66 seats
Seating in the R66

Standard equipment:
Hydraulic Power Controls
Cabin Heater & Defogger
Removable Dual Controls
Rotor Brake
Ground Power Connector
Rate of Climb Indicator
Airspeed Indicator
Rotor & Engine Dual Tachometer
Sensitive Altimeter (in-Hg)
N1 Tachometer
Torque Meter
Turbine Gas Temperature Indicator
King KY196A COM w/9 Mem Ch on Cyclic Grip
Garmin GTX327 Transponder w/Mode C Alt Encoder
Audio Control Panel with VOX, NAT AA12S-600 (Stereo & Music compatible)
Floor and Hand Intercom Switches
Clock (Quartz)
Magnetic Compass
Digital OAT Gauge/Voltmeter
Hourmeter
Oil Temp & Pressure Gauge
Leather Seats
Door Opener, Gas Spring, All Four Doors
Tinted Windshield & Door Windows*
Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses
Adjustable Pedals on Pilot's Side
Carpeting and Acoustic Interior
Lighted Baggage Compartment
Underseat Storage Compartments
Door Locks
Hard Point on Belly
Integrated Oil Filter with Bypass Indicator
Engine Air Filter with Bypass Indicator
160 Amp Starter/Generator
Electronic Engine Monitoring Unit for Maintenance
and Engine Health Tracking
Engine Compressor Rinse Nozzle
Integrated Caution/Warning Panel
HID Landing Lights
Panel, Map & Courtesy Lights
LED Anti-Collision Light & Navigation Lights
Tow Cart Adapter
Ground Handling Wheels
Windshield Cover
Custom Fabric Travel Bag
Rotor Blade Tie-Downs

Standard colours:
Available in Robinson White with choice of solid trim color at no extra charge. Optional base colors, except black or metallic, are available for an additional $1,500. Metallic base is $2,100. Metallic trim is $900. Solid black or metallic black with or without trim is $3,000. Interiors are available in tan, blue, or gray.

LINKS
Robinson Helicopters

R66 on LOOP TV