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Robinson Unveils 10-Seat R88 at Verticon

Helicopter is the aircraft maker's first new design in 15 years.

Robinson R88 [Courtesy: Robinson Helicopters]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Robinson Helicopters unveiled the R88, its first new design in 15 years and the largest helicopter ever produced by the company.
  • The R88 is a highly configurable aircraft capable of carrying up to 10 people, designed for diverse missions including aerial firefighting, medical transport, and passenger services.
  • Priced at $3.3 million, the R88 aims to disrupt the single-engine helicopter market, with first flights anticipated by early 2026 and certification expected in approximately three years.
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Robinson Helicopters has launched its first new design in 15 years, and the R88 is the biggest Robinson ever.

The new $3.3 million aircraft was unveiled Sunday ahead of Verticon, formerly Heli-Expo, which is being held in Dallas this week.

Russ Niles

Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.

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