Specifications
Broker
HQ AVIATION
AI Description
- Capable, affordable, and easy-to-maintain workhorse in its class.
- Potentially type-certified for optional single-pilot IFR operations in the UK.
- Internal payload capacity over 2,800 pounds.
- Flight time exceeding 3.5 hours and range over 350 nautical miles.
- Capacity for two pilots and up to eight passengers, totaling 1,800 pounds with full fuel.
- Open-tail rotor design and two-bladed main rotor system.
- New LED exterior lights including pulsed landing and taxi lights.
- Large sliding doors for easy access; rear fold-down door for cargo loading.
- Available with standard or optional high skids for increased ground clearance.
- Equipped with Garmin avionics suite, including G500H TXI displays and GTN navigators.
- Standard 4-axis autopilot with safety functions like level mode and hover assist.
- Standard health usage monitoring system (HUMS) for critical components.
- Dual hydraulics for pitch and roll controls.
- New interior design with comfortable seating and versatile layout.
- Powered by the Safran Arriel 2W engine, known for performance and reliability.
- Offers a variety of optional mission equipment including cargo hooks and floats.
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R88 is positioned as a step-up, single-turbine utility helicopter focused on straightforward operation, increased seating/cargo flexibility, and mission versatility (passenger, light utility, and special-mission configurations). As of this writing, many definitive performance and equipment details are still emerging publicly, so buyers should treat early figures and option lists as subject to change and verify the latest manufacturer documentation and certification status.
Mission Fit
R88 mission fit is strongest where operators want a larger cabin and higher useful load than smaller Robinson models, while keeping the simplicity of a single-engine helicopter. Suitability depends heavily on final certified payload, power margin, and approved mission equipment for your intended profile.
Cabin
Expect a more spacious, utility-focused interior compared with smaller Robinson helicopters, emphasizing easy entry/exit, configurable seating, and practical stowage for mixed passenger-and-gear missions. Noise/vibration characteristics, climate control effectiveness, and seating ergonomics will depend on the finalized interior and avionics/airframe configuration selected.