Helicopter • Robinson • R66 Turbine Standard, R66 Turbine Newskit, R66 Turbine Air Ambulance, R66 Turbine Law Enforcement
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| Model | R66 Turbine |
| Category | Helicopter |
| Variants | R66 Turbine Standard, R66 Turbine Newskit, R66 Turbine Air Ambulance, R66 Turbine Law Enforcement |
| Production Years | 2010 – 2025 |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Typical TTAF | 2,800 hours |
| Markets | United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany |
| Price Range | $800K – $2.1M |
The Robinson R66 Turbine is a five-seat, single-engine turbine helicopter designed for personal, commercial, and training operations. Introduced as the turbine variant of Robinson's popular R66 piston helicopter, it features a Rolls-Royce M250 turboshaft engine, offering superior performance, reliability, and operating economics compared to its piston counterpart. The aircraft combines compact size with impressive payload capacity, making it ideal for personal transportation, aerial tourism, flight training, law enforcement, and utility operations. Its modern avionics, comfortable cabin, and exceptional fuel efficiency have made it increasingly popular with flight schools and private operators worldwide. The R66 Turbine delivers robust performance in hot-and-high conditions where piston engines struggle, while maintaining lower fuel consumption than comparable turbine helicopters. Robinson's reputation for quality construction and cost-effective operation extends to the R66 Turbine, which has become one of the most widely operated helicopters in its class globally.
Maximum Speed: 130 knots
Cruise Speed: 110 knots
Range: 350 nautical miles
Service Ceiling: 14,000 feet
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2,700 pounds
Engine: Rolls-Royce M250-C20 turboshaft
Fuel Capacity: 90 gallons
Rotor Diameter: 33 feet
Length: 28.3 feet
Empty Weight: 1,520 pounds