Rotorcraft
R44 Utility Is Latest Robinson Iteration
Buyers can opt for the new configuration that targets utility operators
Robinson 44 Utility interior,
Robinson debuts the new R44 Utility interior, designed for use in harsh environments. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Robinson Helicopter unveiled the R44 Utility interior yesterday at the Verticon show in Atlanta. Designed for “high-intensity, ‘dirty’ missions,” according to the company, the R44 Utility trim was requested by operators seeking something better suited to harsh environments, such as muddy agricultural and job sites. An R44 equipped with the Utility option is on display at Robinson’s Verticon exhibit.

The new design replaces the fabric headliner with a TitanPlate “durable, abrasion-resistant, textured coating.” Black R-Force nylon replaces fabric on the back wall of the cabin, and seat inserts are made of camouflage weave compound with easy-to-clean black Muirhead leather bolsters. Rubberized floor mats with positive retention eliminate the need for carpeting.