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AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

Robinson R66

Lift typeRotary wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationBusiness, Utility
Final assembly Torrance (Zamperini Field)
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Five seater, single turboshaft light helicopter. Includes the variant R66 Turbine Marine with pop-out floats.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Robinson R66 Turbine 2007 / 2008 Baseline variant, five-seater helicopter.
Robinson R66 Turbine Police Helicopter 2010 / 2010 Law enorcement variant, with improved reconnaisance capabilities and 4 seats.
Robinson R66 Turbine Marine 2014 / 2014 Maritime variant with pop-out floats.
Robinson R66 Newscopter 2017 / 2017 Variant dedicated to media coverage with specialised avionics.

Recent news

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Operations data

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Supply chain

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Components / Non-Mechanical Components

Device Technologies Inc. Analysis Metal Grommets: Spring-Fast grommet edging

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Garmin International Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: GTR 225B COM radio; Radar Transponders: GTX 330ES transponder; Transceivers: GDL 88 UAT

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

S-TEC Analysis | News Autopilots: HeliSAS autopilot

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Robinson Helicopter Company Analysis | News Cameras (Airborne): Cockpit camera

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Aspen Avionics Inc. Analysis | News Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Evolution primary flight display system; EFD1000H PFD (option); EFD500H MFD (option)
Garmin International Analysis | News Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: G500H TXi; Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: G500H primary flight/multifunction display
Shadin Avionics Analysis | News Fuel Flow Rate Indicators: on R66s equipped with Garmin GTN 6xx or 750 GPS navigators
SkyRyse Analysis | News Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: FlightOS flight automation system

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Garmin International Analysis | News GPS: GTN 600/700 touch screen navigators

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Concorde Battery Corporation Analysis | News Lead Acid Batteries (Wet & Dry): RG-325 battery
True Blue Power Analysis | News Lithium-ion Batteries: TB17 (17-amp hour) lithium-ion, engine-start battery

Power Systems / Engine Components

Donaldson Company, Aerospace & Defense Analysis Engine Air Filters: Inlet barrier filter
Wall Colmonoy Aerobraze Oklahoma City Analysis | News Exhaust Systems: Turbine engine exhaust ducting on the RR300 engine
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