The Torrence, California-based first-class helicopter company, Robinson Helicopter, has a fantastic product portfolio. Frank Robinson founded the company in 1973 with the goal of making light, affordable helicopters for the general global helicopter market. Today, the company is still family-owned and has remained focused on its founding objectives. Here’s an overview of the company’s most desirable offerings.
The Robinson R66 Turbine
The Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter is an improvement to its highly coveted predecessor, the R44. The five-place helicopter features a dual-blade rotor system, an open interior cabin, a T-bar cyclic together with the familiar design of the R44. It’s different from its predecessor by having increased power reserve, which results in improved attitude performance.
In addition to this, the helicopter adds in a fifth seat for an additional passenger and a dedicated baggage compartment. Robinson Helicopter designed the R66 with an increased focussed on its safety, and therefore, it abides by the most recent FAA crashworthiness regulations. The safety features include a new bladder fuel system and energy-absorbing seats.
The Robinson R22 Beta II
Are you on a budget and looking for an entry-level light utility helicopter? Then, the Robinson R22 Beta II is for you. It has been in production for more than two decades, and during this time its have been the most popular entry-level helicopter worldwide. It holds this prestigious position because it offers unmatched responsive handling resulting in quick maneuverability that’s hard to find any other helicopter in its class.
This Robinson Helicopter is a two-seater and is powered by the iconic Lycoming O-360 engine four-cylinder engine. The engine has a proven track record for offering unbeatable reliability and is affordable to operate and maintain.
The Robinson R44 Clipper Series
Owning a helicopter is more fun because of its versatility, and Robison has set the standard for the most versatile helicopters high with its Robinson R44 Clipper Series for years. This is a seaworthy capable helicopter that can land and take off from bodies of water. You can either pick one with fixed-utility floats or pop-out floats. This Robinson Helicopter is perfect for water rescue operations and transportation if you live near a large water body.
