Robinson

The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is a manufacturer of civil helicopters. Robinson produces three models: the two-seat R22, the four-seat R44, both of which use Lycoming piston engines, and the five-seat R66, which uses a turbine engine.
The company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, a former employee of Bell Helicopter and Hughes Helicopters.

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R22 | R44 | R66

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Robinson R22

The Robinson R22 is a two-bladed, single-engine light utility helicopter. The two-seat R22 was designed in 1973 by Frank Robinson and has been in production since 1979.

Robinson R22 Beta II, registration F-HFCK, built 2002, serial number 3359
Volkel, Netherlands, 28 May 2017

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R22 | R44 | R66

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Robinson R44

The Robinson R44 is a four-seat light helicopter produced since 1992. Based on the company's two-seat Robinson R22, the R44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls. It was first flown on 31 March 1990 and received FAA certification in December 1992, with the first delivery in February 1993.
The R44 is a single-engined helicopter with a semi-rigid two-bladed main rotor, a two-bladed tail rotor and a skid landing gear. It has an enclosed cabin with two rows of side-by-side seating for a pilot and three passengers. Tail rotor direction of rotation on the R44 is reversed compared to the R22 for improved yaw control authority. On the R44 the advancing blade is on the bottom.
The first R44 Newscopter featuring onboard electronic news gathering equipment was delivered in 1998. In January 2000, Robinson introduced the Raven with hydraulically assisted controls and adjustable pedals. In July 2002, Robinson introduced the Raven II featuring a more powerful, fuel-injected engine and wider blades, allowing a higher gross weight and improved altitude performance.
During November 2015 Robinson announced the Cadet, a Raven I with a cargo area instead of the two back seats, a slightly less powerful engine and a more efficient muffler.

Robinson R44 Raven II, registration PH-JPS, built 2007, serial number 11772
Volkel, Netherlands, 28 June 2017

Robinson R44 Raven II, registration HB-ZOT, built 2013, serial number 13566
Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 20 February 2018

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R22 | R44 | R66

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Robinson R66

The Robinson R66 has five seats, a separate cargo compartment, and is powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine. The R66 is slightly faster and smoother than the Robinson R44 from which it is derived. It received both type and production certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on October 25, 2010.

Robinson R66, registration PH-HCE, built 2015, serial number 0624
Eindhoven Airport (EHEH/EIN), Eindhoven, Netherlands, 13 March 2017

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R22 | R44 | R66

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