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.

Mar 10, 2025 · 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...

5 days ago · 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 ...

Mar 10, 2025 · The R88 will offer a range of over 350 nautical miles (648km) and endurance exceeding 3.5 hours of flight hours. The aircraft is expected to have an internal payload of more than 2,800 lbs (1,270kg) and will be powered by a 1,000-shaft horsepower single turbine engine in the Safran Arriel 2W.

Mar 10, 2025 · With a 275-cu-ft cabin capable of carrying up to eight passengers or 1,800 pounds of payload with full fuel, R88 missions will include aerial firefighting, air medical transport, utility...

Mar 9, 2025 · 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.