Founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading global manufacturer of piston and turbine helicopters for civilian and commercial applications, including commuter, law enforcement, news reporting, and pilot training tasks.
Read More (About Robinson Helicopter Company)Founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading global manufacturer of piston and turbine helicopters for civilian and commercial applications, including commuter, law enforcement, news reporting, and pilot training tasks. Robinson operates a factory overhaul programme for older models, and has a global network of more than 400 service centres and dealers.
Based at the Torrance Municipal Airport – Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, Robinson Helicopter Company delivered its first helicopter, the R22, in 1979. The company’s current lineup of helicopter models includes versions of the piston-powered, two-seat R22 and the four-seat, piston-powered R44, first released in 1993. In 2010, Robinson Helicopter Company debuted the five-seat turbine-powered R66, which is now available in a R66 Turbine Marine version as well as turnkey Newscopter and Police Helicopter configurations.
In 2019, Robinson opened a dedicated, 3,437-square-metre (37,000-square-foot) overhaul and repair facility. In April 2021, the manufacturer delivered its 13,000th helicopter, an R44 featuring a new paint scheme.
Robinson Helicopter Company says the R66 and R44 are its top-selling models. The company reported 1 million flight hours for its R66 Turbine fleet in autumn 2019, and it delivered R66 serial number 1000 in summer 2020. Powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine, the R66 includes a 136-kilogram (300-pound)-capacity baggage compartment. The two-seat R44 Cadet is designed for use in flight schools and for operators seeking a smaller, economy-focused helicopter that provides the power and performance of a larger helicopter.
Look for new and used Robinson piston and turbine helicopters for sale on ControllerEMEA.co.uk, including aircraft from the R22, R44, and R66 model families.