Robinson R66

About the Robinson R66

Robinson R66 Turbine is a light, single-engine helicopter designed by Robinson Helicopter Company, featuring a powerful turbine engine for improved performance and efficiency.Robinson R66 Turbine is the Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine, which delivers 270 shaft horsepower. This engine provides greater power than the piston engine used in the R44, resulting in a higher maximum cruise speed of around 120 knots (138 mph) and a range of approximately 260 nautical miles. The R66 also boasts a maximum takeoff weight of 2,700 lbs, allowing it to accommodate a useful load of around 900 lbs, making it suitable for both passenger transport and light utility work.