The R88 will be type-certified for optional single-pilot IFR operations, opening up a new realm of possibilities for our customers. The internal payload is expected to accommodate over 2,800 pounds and deliver more than 3.5 hours of flight time and more than 350 nautical miles of range.

The R88 is an all-new type certificate, undergoing rigorous testing and engineering for every aspect of the aircraft. The company will be taking deposits from Authorized Robinson Helicopter Dealers starting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Verticon.

4 天之前 · The R88 is slated to double that to eight passengers or up to 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) of cargo. That's roughly what an American full-sized cargo van can haul around. Most road ambulances are based on ...

2025年3月10日 · Robinson Helicopter Company, best known for its two-person R22 light helicopter, just announced its largest model ever, the R88, at the helicopter industry annual trade show VERTICON. It’s the...

6 天之前 · The R88’s basic purchase price is set at $3.3 million in the helicopter’s standard configuration. “With the unveiling of the R88, we expect to disrupt the single-engine helicopter market, offering superior performance and capabilities at a competitive price,” said David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company.

2025年3月9日 · The R88 is an all-new type certificate, undergoing rigorous testing and engineering for every aspect of the aircraft. The company will be taking deposits from Authorized Robinson Helicopter Dealers starting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Verticon.

2025年3月10日 · Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced today their exclusive partnership to power the R88. This new helicopter will be equipped with the 950 shp power class Arriel 2W, the newest variant of the Arriel family.