Robinson R88

R88
Role	Light utility helicopter
Manufacturer	Robinson Helicopter Company

The Robinson R88 is a 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.