How much does a Robinson R66 cost?

A Robinson R66 costs between $500k for a 2011 model and $950k for a 2021 edition, according to Aircraft Bluebook’s summer 2021 data. The price data provided by Aircraft Bluebook gives an average retail value for aircraft, by their year of manufacture.The value of pre-owned R66 models will depend on several factors, including maintenance condition, the number of hours on the airframe and engine (i.e. the proximity of the next major overhaul), meaning that the actual sale price of two pre-owned R66 helicopters from the same year of manufacture could vary significantly from one another.

What competes with the Robinson R66?

There are a number of popular single-engine turbine helicopters available on the market, with an operator’s choice depending on a range of factors, including cost.One option that competes closely with the Robinson R66 is the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, which was certified in 2016 and can also carry one pilot and four passengers. Powered by a Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine, the Bell 505 has a range of about 306nm.

What makes the Robinson R66 stand out?

The Robinson R66 stands out because it is a flexible, reliable helicopter, which is particularly strong on price, being the least expensive turbine helicopter currently in production.Among its other attributes, the company highlights the R66’s spacious 300lbs capacity baggage compartment, and its RR300 engine which offers increased reserve power, additional payload and improved altitude performance.

What is the difference between a Robinson R66 and an R44?

The Robinson R44 Raven II was launched in 2002, offering a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-540 piston engine, a two-bladed rotor system, streamlined instrument panels, and more. It is a smaller helicopter than the turbine-powered Robinson R66, capable of accommodating three passengers and one pilot.