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Robinson R88

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Single-engine utility helicopter, designed with affordability, maintainability and configurability in mind. Available with standard skids or optional high skids, and to be type-certified for optional single-pilot IFR operations. In development.

Lift type
Rotary wing
Construction
Factory-built
Control
Piloted
Engine type
Turboshaft
Application
Utility

Design & construction

Pressurisation
Unpressurised

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
Robinson R882025 / Large utility helicopter with 275 cubic ft cabin space.

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