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Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine

R66
Light Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2010 present
Range
350 NM · 648 km
MTOW
1.226 kg
Cruise
120 kt · 222 km/h
Seats
5
5 seats (pilot included)
New price
US$ 920.000
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Fleet and analytics

How many fly in Brazil, owners and operators, historical series

781 in Brazil
For sale now

Active listings, asking prices and used median

18 listings · median US$ 1.0M
Cost per hourOperating cost

Hourly cost, fixed and variable, run your scenario

US$ 535/h at 400h/yr
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The Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine is a light turbine helicopter in production since 2010. It has a range of 350 nm, a cruise speed of 120 kt (222 km/h), 5 seats (pilot included). A brand-new example starts at US$ 920.000. In Brazil there are 781 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. There are 18 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 18 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 7/29/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data18 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 1.0 miR$ 5.1 mi
market medianaging ≈ −6.2%/yr−38% vs Helicóptero Light Turbine median
Entry
US$ 650.0 mil
model year 2011
Best value
US$ 998.0 mil
model year 2019
Top of range
US$ 1.5 mi
model year 2024
Used vs new
−26%
catalog US$ 1.4 mi
Minimum
US$ 400.0 mil
R$ 2.0 mi
Median
US$ 1.0 mi
R$ 5.1 mi
Maximum
US$ 1.7 mi
R$ 8.7 mi
New · manufacturer catalogin productionUS$ 1.4 mi · R$ 7.0 mi
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 ≈ ×1.17 to ×1.39 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.

Air taxi
US$ 466.0 mil – 2.0 mi
R$ 2.4 mi – 10.3 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 522.0 mil – 2.3 mi
R$ 2.7 mi – 12.0 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 439/h
R$ 2.2 mil/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 38.5 mil
Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
US$ 535/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 1.0 mil – 1.5 mil/h
R$ 5.1 mil – 7.7 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.3 mil – 2.2 mil/h
R$ 6.4 mil – 11.3 mil/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: Paramount Business Jets ~$1,100/hr; KullJet ~EUR1,200/hr (~$1,300); light-turbine helicopter charter generally $1,000-1,500/hr. BR: Flapper/Brazilian operators quote single-engine turbine helicopters from ~R$7,000/hr, executive heli ops R$10,000-15,000/hr; SP/RJ short routes vary; converted at ~R$5.6/USD gives ~$1,250-2,200/hr.

How we read this price · 6 sources · researched 04/06/2026

Pre-owned asking spread from AvBuyer (2026): 2019 @ $998k/563hrs, 2021 @ $1.35M/228hrs, 2014 UK @ ~GBP300k (~$390k), near-new 2024-2027 positions $1.48-1.58M; Controller/aircraftcostcalculator broader range ~$670k-$1.69M, avg available ~$1.25M. Older airframes (2011-2014) cluster $400-700k. Median ~$1.0M reflects mid-life airframes. New base = R66 NxG Southwood $1,359,000 (Robinson factory price list / Vertical Aviation Intl, announced 11-Mar-2025 at VERTICON; typical optioned aircraft leaves factory ~$1.4-1.45M, upper trims Palo Verde $1.56M / Riviera $1.66M). doc/hr = direct operating + overhaul reserve from Robinson factory Estimated Operating Costs sheet (15-Jan-2012: direct $140.03 + reserve $136.17 = $276/hr at 2012 fuel $5.35/gal & 22gph), fuel-adjusted to current Jet-A (~$300/hr); aircraftcostcalculator cited total operating ~$348/hr (2016). Sources accessed 2026-06.

  • AvBuyer - Robinson R66 listings, WebFetch 2026-06: 9 listings; USD range $998k (2019/563hr) to $1.58M; 2021 @ $1.35M; 2014 UK ~GBP300k
  • Aircraft Bluebook (via guide/article), WebSearch 2026-06: Bluebook Summer-2021 retail ~$500k (2011), ~$650k (2016), ~$950k (2021)
  • Robinson R66 NxG base price - Vertical Aviation International, WebFetch 2026-06: NxG base $1.36M, announced 11-Mar-2025 VERTICON
  • Robinson factory R66 Estimated Operating Costs (15-Jan-2012), PDF read 2026-06: direct $140.03/hr, overhaul reserve $136.17/hr, total operating $315.25/hr at $5.35/gal & 22gph
  • GlobalAir - R66 specifications/operating cost, WebFetch 2026-06: list price Q2-2024 ~$1.0M; total ownership ~$2,998/hr (incl pilot/fixed) at low utilization
  • Controller.com - R66 for sale (47 listings), WebSearch 2026-06: market range ~$670k-$1.69M

PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026

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

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Temporal identity

First flight
07 de nov de 2007
FAA cert.
25 de out de 2010
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
1.500

O Robinson R66 Turbine é um helicóptero leve de turbina fabricado pela Robinson Helicopter, em produção desde 2010. Leva até 5 ocupantes, tem peso máximo de decolagem de 1.226 kg, alcance de 350 nm, velocidade de cruzeiro de 120 kt e teto de serviço de 14.000 ft, números que o colocam na faixa de entrada das turbinas leves. O preço de referência de uma unidade nova é de USD 920.000. Nesta página estão as especificações completas, a estimativa de custo operacional por hora e a frota de R66 registrada no Brasil, informação útil para quem avalia a compra ou já opera o modelo.

Detailed specs

Performance

Motor
1x Rolls-Royce RR300 turboeixo
Range Nm
350
Tipo de motor
Single-turbine 300 shp
Max Speed Kt
140
Velocidade de cruzeiro
110 kt
Empty Weight Kg
794
Endurance Hours
3
Fuel Capacity L
280
Combustível
74 gal
Razão de subida
1.500 ft/min
Teto de serviço
14.000 ft
Hover Ceiling Ige Ft
12.700
Hover Ceiling Oge Ft
10.000
Main Rotor Diameter M
10,06
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
1.225

Cabin and comfort

Doors
5 portas (4 cabine + 1 baggage)
Seats
5
Ac Optional
Sim
Configuration
5 lugares (1 piloto + 1 frente + 3 traseiros)
Configuração típica
Crew 1 + 4 Pax
Useful Load Kg
431
Baggage Lockable
Sim
Noise Attenuation
Cabine mais quieta que pistão Robinson, turbina é mais smooth
Baggage Compartment Cuft
18

Avionics and engines

Gps
Garmin GTN 650/750 padrão de fábrica
Cockpit
Analógico steam gauges padrão, Garmin G500H TXi opcional
Autopilot
HeliSAS opcional (Genesys Aerosystems) 2-eixos com SAS
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345 com ADS-B Out
Engine Monitoring
Sistema digital RR300 com FADEC simplificado

Operating costs

Fonte de dados
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 Gph
22
Msrp 2024 Usd
1.090.000
Última atualização
2026
Hourly Operating Usd
460
Rotor Overhaul Period Hours
2.200
Current Market Price Usd Low
650.000
Engine Overhaul Period Hours
2.000
Current Market Price Usd High
1.050.000

External dimensions

Comprimento total
8,99 m
Envergadura
10,06 m
Altura
3,48 m

Weights & fuel

Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
585 kg
Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
1.226 kg
Capacidade de combustível
280 L
Capacidade de combustível
501 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zona5 typical seats (pilot included)1 tripulante4 passageiros

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 - Primeiro turbinizado Robinson após 30 anos de pistão

    Frank Robinson resistiu por décadas em produzir um turbinizado, focando em pistão simples e barato. Em 2007 anunciou o R66 e em outubro de 2010 a FAA certificou o modelo. Decisão estratégica: a Robinson percebeu que clientes Raven II queriam upgrade natural sem sair da família e o mercado de Bell 206 (descontinuado em 2010) deixou um vácuo no segmento entry-level turbine. Em 2024 já são 1.300+ unidades, sucesso comercial confirmado.

    Robinson Helicopter Company
  3. 2010 - Motor RR300 derivado do consagrado Allison 250

    O Rolls-Royce RR300 que equipa o R66 é variante simplificada do Allison 250, turboeixo com mais de 50.000 unidades produzidas e 250+ milhões de horas de voo desde 1962. Mesma família de motor que equipou Bell 206 JetRanger por décadas, garantindo confiabilidade e cadeia de manutenção global madura. RR300 tem TBO de 2.000 horas e MRO acessível, diferencial importante para operadores remotos.

    Rolls-Royce
  4. 2010FAA certification

Market position

Market position analysis pending.

Brazil Fleet

Estimativa preliminar, único turbine entry-level Robinson.

R66 Turbine (2010-presente) é o single-turbine entry-level, substitui em parte os Bell 206B JetRanger usados no Brasil. Frota BR estimada 80-150 unidades operacionais. Operadores típicos: fazenda + agropecuário, charter regional, owner-pilots avançados.

Motor Rolls-Royce RR300 (turbine, 300 hp), 5 pax, alcance 350 nm. Diferencial vs R44: turbine reliability + altitude. Compete com Bell 505 mais novo. Mercado novo ~US$ 1M, pre-owned 2010-2020 US$ 600k-900k. Suporte Robinson Brasil.

781 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

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

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Global fleet

Global distribution pending.

Lineage

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

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Mesmo custo de aquisição mas turbina, substituiu Bell 206

MSRP 2024 do R66 é USD 1.090.000, preço de turbina entry-level mas com 5 lugares (1 a mais que Raven II) e performance hot/high muito superior. Custo operacional ~USD 460/h é mais alto que Raven II (USD 295/h), porém a turbina elimina overhaul de 12 anos calendar, suaviza viagens e abre operação em altitudes elevadas. Substituiu Bell 206B JetRanger (descontinuado 2010) como turbina single mais vendida.

Hover OGE de 10.000 ft, performance hot/high real

Hover ceiling out-of-ground-effect (OGE) do R66 é 10.000 ft, performance hot/high comparável ao AS350 B3 em algumas condições. Permite operação em fazendas de altitude no Brasil (Cerrado mineiro a 4.000+ ft com 35°C dia), missões em Mato Grosso/Mato Grosso do Sul e até resgates em Serra do Mar. Service ceiling de 14.000 ft é certificado, mas operação prática vai até 8.000-10.000 ft com payload completo.

Limitations

Sem certificação IFR e sem twin engine

O R66 só é certificado VFR, não tem certificação IFR completa nem alternativa twin engine. Para operações executivas que exigem IFR (transporte VIP em São Paulo com mau tempo, offshore Petrobras com weather mins) operadores escolhem Bell 407 GXi, AW119 ou twin como AW109/H135. R66 fica restrito a VFR day/night, limitação que não é problema para training, lazer e turismo, mas elimina alguns nichos profissionais.

Curiosities

Variante R66 Marine para operação em água sem flutuadores fixos

A Robinson certificou em 2018 o R66 Marine, versão com floats pop-out emergency e proteção contra corrosão para operação costeira/marítima. Popular em turismo (Maldivas, Caribe, Tailândia) e em operações de pesca esportiva no Atlântico. Existe também variante R66 Police com FLIR/searchlight e R66 Newscopter para jornalismo. No Brasil opera no Pantanal MT/MS e turismo costeiro Bahia/Pernambuco.

2018Robinson Helicopter Company

Catalogued accidents

Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network

1/8/2023· BR· Maricá
PR-HJL
!Serious

Pouso de emergência em praia após indicação de baixa pressão de óleo. Aeronave danificada na aterragem; sem feridos graves.

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

FALHA DE SISTEMA / COMPONENTE

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

PERDA DE CONTROLE EM VOO

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

FALHA DO MOTOR EM VOO

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

COLISÃO EM VOO COM OBSTÁCULO

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine cost?+

A new Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine starts at US$ 920.000 (factory price). On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.

What is the range of the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine?+

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

How fast is the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine?+

Cruise speed is 120 kt, equivalent to 222 km/h.

How many passengers does the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine seat?+

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

How many Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine are there in Brazil?+

There are 781 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026).

Who operates the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine in Brazil?+

307 distinct operators operate 338 units of the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine in the RAB-ANAC: 15 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 323 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in MG, SP and RJ (data as of 9/22/2026). Another 34 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

How much does it cost to operate a Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine per hour?+

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 535 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 439 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 38,500 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.