Robinson commits to Rolls-Royce power for R66
For years, Robinson Helicopter president and CEO Frank Robinson has delighted in leaking tidbits of information on the subject of his next helicopter, the
For years, Robinson Helicopter president and CEO Frank Robinson has delighted in leaking tidbits of information on the subject of his next helicopter, the R66. This year the company’s amiable founder all but launched the program by admitting that he has begun detailed design work and selected an engine supplier.
Robinson launched into his press conference yesterday afternoon by noting that revenues last year were up, despite sales of fewer helicopters than in 2005, which he attributed to the fact that the company sold more of the pricier R44 Raven II model. He then changed topics to the R66, saying it will be “several” years before the helicopter is certified and admitting he has yet to build a prototype.
