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Fri, Feb 12, 2010

Wow! R-66 Comes In Well Under Promised Price -- $770K!

Robinson Helicopter Company is Now Accepting Orders for the R66 Turbine Helicopter

Over the years leading up to the most recent revelations concerning Frank Robinson's avidly awaited R66 turbine helicopter, details were sparse and, at best, 'non-specific.'

Coy as ever, Frank refused to be pinned down on details -- knowing full well that the process of researching, developing and testing a new helicopter, much less their first turbine, was likely to be a 'fluid' process. However; we now know the salient details that folks have been waiting for... how much and what will it REALLY do... and the answers are damned impressive. The base price with standard equipment is US $770K and the required non-refundable deposit is US $75,000 -- well within the "less the $1 Million" promise Frank made several years back. The 120 kt helo will be able to haul a hefty 927 pounds with FULL fuel, and boast HIGE/HOGE specs in excess of 10K. 

Robinson's turbine helicopter, the 5-place R66, will be on display at HeliExpo in Houston, Texas, February 21, 22, and 23, 2010 -- and Robinson is now officially accepting orders. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until after FAA certification is complete.

The R66 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, increased altitude performance, fifth seat and large baggage compartment. Popular upgrades including HID landing lights, leather seats, and a stereo audio control panel are standard in the R66.

Robinson R66 Specs and Performance 

R66 Specifications Are Based On Preliminary Test Data And Are Subject To Change

R66 Weights
Gross Weight 2,700 Ibs
Empty Weight (incl oil & avionics) 1,280 Ibs
Max Fuel (73.6 gal) 493 Ibs
Passengers & Baggage (with max fuel) 927 Ibs
  
R66 Performance
Cruise Speed Approx. 120kts
Max Range (no reserve) - Approx. 325 nm
Hover Ceiling IGE  over 10,000 ft
Hover Ceiling OGE over 10,000 ft
Rate of Climb over 1,000 fpm
Max Operating Altitude 14,000 ft

All Robinson aircraft are sold through the company's world-wide dealer network. Robinson is currently accepting R66 dealer applications. With almost 400 Robinson dealers and service centers already established, Robinson anticipates having extensive R66 support in place by the end of 2010.

FMI: www.robinsonheli.com

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