Robinson Expands Beyond Light Helicopters

Robinson R66 on grass

Robinson’s R66 is the aircraft of choice for most of the primes competing for the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next rotorcraft training program.

Credit: Evan Zavitz/Robinson Helicopter Co.
Just three years after a change in leadership, Robinson Helicopter Co. is rapidly transforming from a conservative light helicopter manufacturer into a broader vertical-lift developer. Previously known almost exclusively for the R22, R44 and R66, the California airframer is expanding into uncrewed...
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