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The Robinson R66 is a helicopter designed and built by Robinson Helicopter Company. It has five seats, a separate cargo compartment and is powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine. The R66 is slightly faster and smoother than the piston-powered Robinson R44 from which it is derived.
The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is an American helicopter manufacturer. As of 2024, Robinson produces three models: the two-seat R22, the four-seat R44, both of which use Lycoming piston engines, and the five-seat R66, which use Rolls-Royce turbine engines.
The five-seat Robinson R66 light helicopter features the RR300 as a turboshaft engine, Robinson having originally intended on utilizing the standard Model 250-C20. Rolls-Royce has also announced the signing of Memorandums of Understanding with Enstrom , MD Helicopters , RotorWay and Schweizer to discuss future applications of the RR300.
With R66 production underway and FAA certification imminent, Robinson decided to make his retirement official. His son, Kurt Robinson, was elected by the board of directors to assume the positions of president and chairman on August 10, 2010. [5] Robinson died at his home in Rolling Hills, California, on November 12, 2022, at the age of 92. [6] [7]
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The airline has its main hub at the Shahjalal International Airport and its fleet comprises four Robinson R66 aircraft. [1] [2] [3] Fleet. R44 II of South Asian Airlines.
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