Specifications
AI Description
- Aircraft: Robinson R88
- Status: Available
- Delivery: Earliest possible to European Union around 2030 (pending EASA certification)
- Internal payload capacity: Over 2,800 pounds
- Flight time: More than 3.5 hours
- Range: Over 350 nautical miles
- Passenger capacity: Up to two pilots and eight passengers (total payload of 1,800 pounds with full fuel)
- Avionics:
- Garmin G500H TXI displays
- GTN navigators with touchscreen
- 4-axis autopilot from Garmin
- Datalink HUMS
- Features:
- Dual hydraulics for pitch and roll
- Impact-resistant windshield
- Air conditioning
- Dual cyclic controls (removable on both sides)
- Functional seating with flat cabin floor
- Multiple seating configurations (forward and club)
- Fold-down, truck-bed style rear door
- Easy-to-maintain materials
- Versatile layout
- LED exterior lighting (including pulse landing and taxi lights)
- Optional 3,000-lb. HEC-rated cargo hook
- Optional utility basket
- Optional wire strike protection kit
- Optional pop-out 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.