Robinson R88

R88
Role	Light utility helicopter
Manufacturer	Robinson Helicopter Company

The Robinson R88 is an under development helicopter designed and built by Robinson Helicopter Company. It has ten seats and is powered by a Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft engine. Unlike the R22, R44, and R66, which use a teetering bar control, the R88 uses conventional dual controls. ^[1]

It was announced in March 2025, with first flight expected later in the year. ^{[2] [3]}

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 8
• Powerplant: 1 × Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft, 1,000 shp (750 kW)

Performance

• Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 650 km)

See also

Related development

• Robinson R22
• Robinson R44
• Robinson R66

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• Airbus AS350 AStar
• Airbus H135
• Bell 429 GlobalRanger

Related lists

• List of most produced rotorcraft

References

1. Matt Thurber (10 March 2025). "Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter | AIN". Aviation International News. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
2. "All-New R88". Robinson Helicopter Company. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
3. Niles, Russ (10 March 2025). "Robinson Unveils 10-Seat R88 At Verticon". AVweb. Retrieved 11 March 2025.