Robinson R88

R88
General information
TypeLight utility helicopter
ManufacturerRobinson Helicopter Company
History
PredecessorsRobinson R66

The Robinson R88 is an under development helicopter designed and built by Robinson Helicopter Company. It has ten seats and is powered by a Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft engine. Unlike the R22, R44, and R66, which use a teetering bar control, the R88 uses conventional dual controls.

It was announced in March 2025, with first flight expected later in the year.

Specifications

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

  1. ↑ Matt Thurber (10 March 2025). "Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter | AIN". Aviation International News. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "All-New R88". Robinson Helicopter Company. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  3. ↑ Niles, Russ (10 March 2025). "Robinson Unveils 10-Seat R88 At Verticon". AVweb. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Company Unveils Larger Aircraft" (Press release). Robinson Helicopter Company. March 9, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ Flying Eyes Optics (March 14, 2025). "Robinson Unveils the R88". Flying Eyes Optics. Retrieved May 31, 2026.