Frank robinson helicopters biography
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Robinson Helicopter Company
American helicopter manufacturer
The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is an American helicopter manufacturer.
As of 2024[update], Robinson produces three models: the two-seat R22, the four-seat R44, both of which use Lycomingpiston engines, and the five-seat R66, which use Rolls-Royceturbine engines.
Frank robinson helicopters biography
History
The company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, a former employee of Bell Helicopter and Hughes Helicopters. Since delivering its first helicopter in 1979, Robinson Helicopter has produced over 12,000 aircraft.[1][2] Robinson helicopter celebrated 50 years in business in June 2023.[3]
Plans for production of the Robinson R66 were announced in March 2007.
It is a five-seat helicopter of similar configuration to the R44, but with the addition of a luggage compartment, wider cabin by 8 in (20 cm), and powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 gas turbine e