Torrance, CA � On 23 December 2011, R66 serial number 0100 rolled off Robinson�s production line, one year and two months after the R66 Turbine received FAA certification.
The 5-place R66 is Robinson�s largest and most powerful helicopter. The idea, conceived more than a decade ago, was to produce a reasonably priced, low maintenance, high performance turbine helicopter that would fill the emerging void in the turbine helicopter market.
Worldwide response to the R66 has been very strong, surpassing Robinson�s initial expectations. To date, the company has received over 380 R66 orders; more than 70% of those orders are from foreign countries. Foreign sales have consistently accounted for more than 60% of the company�s overall aircraft sales. R66 S/N 0100 was delivered to National Airways Corp. (NAC), Robinson�s longtime dealer in South Africa.
As the R66 market expands, Robinson will continue to develop new options, including a police version, a float version and an external cargo hook.
Robinson Helicopter Company is the world�s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters.
