The Robinson R88 is a helicopter designed and built by Robinson Helicopter Company. It has ten seats and is powered by a Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft engine. Unlike the R22, R44, and R66, which use a teetering bar control, the R88 uses conventional dual controls.[1]
It was announced in March 2025, with first flight expected later in the year.[2][3]
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 8
- Powerplant: 1 × Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft, 1,000 shp (750 kW)
Performance
- Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 650 km)
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- ^ Matt Thurber (10 March 2025). "Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter | AIN". Aviation International News. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "All-New R88". Robinson Helicopter Company. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Niles, Russ (10 March 2025). "Robinson Unveils 10-Seat R88 At Verticon". AVweb. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
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