Robinson Aiming For Diesel Power, Open To Electric Helos

R44
Credit: Robinson Helicopter
ANAHEIM, California—Robinson Helicopter says development of alternate, more fuel-efficient propulsion systems, including potentially electric power, remains a primary goal for the company, which continues to make slow progress toward a diesel-engine variant of the piston-powered R44 light single...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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