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Robinson Helicopter

Robinson R66 Turbine

R66
Light Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2010 present
Range
350 NM · 648 km
MTOW
1,225 kg
Cruise
110 kt · 204 km/h
Seats
5
5 seats (pilot included)
New price
US$ 1.5M
Factory list, source dated 01/2026

The Robinson R66 Turbine is a light turbine helicopter in production since 2010. Price: a new Robinson R66 Turbine starts at US$ 1.5M; used, the market median is around US$ 1.0M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 350 nm, a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), 5 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 755 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 126 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 127 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/11/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/8/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data127 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 1.0MR$ 5.6M
market medianaging ≈ −6.2%/yr−30% vs Light Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 650.0K
model year 2011
Best value
US$ 998.0K
model year 2019
Top of range
US$ 1.5M
model year 2024
Used vs new
−31%
catalog US$ 1.5M
Minimum
US$ 400.0K
R$ 2.2M
Median
US$ 1.0M
R$ 5.6M
Maximum
US$ 1.7M
R$ 9.4M
New · manufacturer catalogin productionUS$ 1.5M · R$ 8.1M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +6.6%/yr·2011→2024
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
4 of 5 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.20 to ×1.45 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 479.6K – 2.1M
R$ 2.7M – 11.8M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 548.0K – 2.5M
R$ 3.0M – 13.6M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 461/h
R$ 2.6K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 147.3K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 1.2K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 1.0K – 1.5K/h
R$ 5.6K – 8.3K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.3K – 2.2K/h
R$ 7.0K – 12.2K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.

How we read this price · 6 sources · researched 6/4/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 3 of 5 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.5605 / US$ · 11/11/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
Nov 07, 2007
FAA cert.
Oct 25, 2010
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
1,500

The Robinson R66 Turbine is a light turbine helicopter manufactured by Robinson Helicopter, in production since 2010. It carries up to 5 occupants and has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,225 kg, a range of 350 nm without reserve, a cruise speed of up to 110 kt at maximum weight and a service ceiling of 14,000 ft, figures that place it at the entry level of light turbines. The list price of a new unit is US$1,456,000 (Robinson R66 NxG price list, January 2026). This page has the complete specifications, the estimated operating cost per hour and the R66 fleet registered in Brazil, information useful for those evaluating a purchase or already operating the model.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
1x Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft
Engine type
Single-turbine 300 shp
Max speed
130 kt
Endurance
3 h
Fuel
280 L
Fuel
74 gal
Rate of climb
1,000 ft/min
Service ceiling
14,000 ft
Hover ceiling (IGE)
10,000 ft
Hover ceiling (OGE)
10,000 ft
Main rotor diameter
10.06 m

Cabin and comfort

Doors
5 doors (4 cabin + 1 baggage)
Seats
5
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
5 seats (1 pilot + 1 front + 3 rear)
Typical configuration
Crew 1 + 4 Pax
Useful load
431 kg
Lockable baggage
Yes
Noise attenuation
Cabin quieter than Robinson piston, turbine is smoother
Baggage compartment
18 cu ft

Avionics and engines

GPS
Garmin GTN 650/750 factory standard
Cockpit
Analog steam gauges standard, Garmin G500H TXi optional
Autopilot
Optional HeliSAS (Genesys Aerosystems) 2-axis with SAS
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345 with ADS-B Out
Engine monitoring
RR300 digital system with simplified FADEC

Operating costs

Data source
Robinson Helicopter Company, R66 Turbine Estimated Operating Costs (factory sheet: fuel 22.0 gph, direct $147.06/h, overhaul reserve $160.49/h incl. engine PMI $67.59/h + airframe parts/labor $92.90/h, fixed insurance $20,469/yr) · Robinson Helicopter Company, R66 Factory Overhaul / 2000-hour PMI pricing (2025), RR300 2000-hr TBO · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Robinson R66 Turbine ownership & operating costs · aircraftloancalculator.com, The True Operating Cost of Robinson R66 (all-in $550-700/h band)
Fuel burn
22 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
2,200 h
Market price (low)
US$ 650,000
Engine overhaul interval
2,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 1,050,000

External dimensions

Overall length
8.99 m
Wingspan
10.06 m
Height
3.48 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
585 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
1,225 kg
Fuel capacity
280 L
Fuel capacity
501 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone5 typical seats (pilot included)1 crew4 passengers

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
1,30 m1,47 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
2,03 m long
Length
2.03 m
Width
1.47 m
Height
1.3 m
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

  1. 2007First flight
  2. 2010 - First Robinson turbine after 30 years of piston

    Frank Robinson resisted building a turbine for decades, focusing on simple, cheap piston helicopters. In 2007 he announced the R66 and in October 2010 the FAA certified the model. Strategic decision: Robinson realized that Raven II customers wanted a natural upgrade without leaving the family, and the Bell 206 market (discontinued in 2010) left a vacuum in the entry-level turbine segment. In 2024 there are already 1,300+ units, a confirmed commercial success.

    Robinson Helicopter Company
  3. 2010 - RR300 engine derived from the proven Allison 250

    The Rolls-Royce RR300 that powers the R66 is a simplified variant of the Allison 250, a turboshaft with nearly 33,000 units produced and 250+ million flight hours since 1962. The same engine family that powered the Bell 206 JetRanger for decades, ensuring reliability and a mature global maintenance chain. The RR300 has a 2,000-hour TBO and accessible MRO, an important differentiator for remote operators.

    Rolls-Royce
  4. 2010FAA certification

Brazil Fleet

The Robinson R66 Turbine is a light single-turbine helicopter with 5 seats (pilot included), a 350 nm range and a 110 kt cruise speed, in production since 2010. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.

According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.R.507, issue 4, of 8 Jan 2025), the R66 received its FAA type certificate on 25 Oct 2010, following an application filed on 6 Sep 2006, and its EASA certificate on 30 Apr 2014. The data sheet describes two-blade main and tail rotors, one Rolls-Royce 250-C300/A1 engine, a maximum mass of 1,225 kg with internal loading, one pilot and up to four passengers.

New, the R66 starts at US$1,456,000 (base price of the NxG Southwood version, Robinson price list, 01/2026). The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.

Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.

781 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

Open Analytics

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Entry turbine that replaced the Bell 206

Robinson's Jan/2026 price list for the R66 (NxG Southwood) is USD 1,456,000, an entry-level turbine price but with 5 seats (1 more than the Raven II) and much better hot/high performance. Operating cost of ~USD 460/h is higher than the Raven II (USD 295/h), but the turbine eliminates the 12-calendar-year overhaul, smooths out trips and opens up operation at high altitudes. It replaced the Bell 206B JetRanger (discontinued 2010) as the best-selling single turbine.

10,000 ft OGE hover, real hot/high performance

The R66's out-of-ground-effect (OGE) hover ceiling is 10,000 ft, hot/high performance comparable to the AS350 B3 in some conditions. It allows operation at high-altitude ranches in Brazil (Minas Gerais Cerrado at 4,000+ ft on a 35°C day), missions in Mato Grosso/Mato Grosso do Sul and even rescues in the Serra do Mar. The 14,000 ft service ceiling is certified, but practical operation goes up to 8,000-10,000 ft with full payload.

Limitations

No IFR certification and no twin engine

The R66 is certified VFR only, has no full IFR certification and no twin-engine alternative. For executive operations that require IFR (VIP transport in São Paulo in bad weather, Petrobras offshore with weather mins), operators choose the Bell 407 GXi, AW119 or a twin such as the AW109/H135. The R66 is restricted to VFR day/night, a limitation that is not a problem for training, leisure and tourism, but rules out some professional niches.

Curiosities

R66 Marine variant for operation over water without fixed floats

In 2014 Robinson certified the R66 Marine, a version with pop-out emergency floats and corrosion protection for coastal/maritime operation. Popular in tourism (Maldives, Caribbean, Thailand) and in sport fishing operations in the Atlantic. There is also an R66 Police variant with FLIR/searchlight and an R66 Newscopter for journalism. In Brazil it operates in the Pantanal MT/MS and in coastal tourism in Bahia/Pernambuco.

2018Robinson Helicopter Company

Catalogued accidents

Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network

1/8/2023· BR· Maricá
PR-HJL
Serious

Emergency landing on a beach after a low oil pressure indication. Aircraft damaged on landing; no serious injuries.

Official report ↗
11/11/2015· BR· SIRINHAÉM
PR-EDL
Serious

System or component failure

11/20/2013· BR· MANGARATIBA
PR-MXM
Fatal · 1

Loss of control in flight

3/2/2013· BR· PRADÓPOLIS
PR-ELP
Serious

Engine failure in flight

1/3/2013· BR· CARAGUATATUBA
PR-DUB
Fatal · 2

In-flight collision with obstacle

Robinson R66 Turbine for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

204 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Robinson R66 Turbine cost?

A new Robinson R66 Turbine starts at US$ 1.5M (list price, per Robinson, R66 NxG Southwood Price List (1/jan/2026, atualizada 14/jul)). On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 01/2026.

What is the range of the Robinson R66 Turbine?

The maximum range is 350 nm (350 NM · 648 km).

How fast is the Robinson R66 Turbine?

Cruise speed is 110 kt, equivalent to 204 km/h.

How many passengers does the Robinson R66 Turbine seat?

The Robinson R66 Turbine has 5 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 4 passengers.

How many Robinson R66 Turbine are there in Brazil?

There are 755 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/11/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.

Who operates the Robinson R66 Turbine in Brazil?

289 distinct operators operate 317 units of the Robinson R66 Turbine in the RAB-ANAC: 13 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 304 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in MG, SP and RJ (data as of 11/11/2026). Another 32 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 6 units run by public bodies (police, fire departments or government) and 400 units with no operating class in the RAB. Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

How much does it cost to operate the Robinson R66 Turbine per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,197 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 461 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 147,300 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.

What is the market for the Robinson R66 Turbine like in Brazil?

The Robinson R66 Turbine is a light single-turbine helicopter with 5 seats (pilot included), a 350 nm range and a 110 kt cruise speed, in production since 2010. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.

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