Robinson R44, R66 & Bell 206

Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

Robinson helicopters (R44 and R66) offer significantly more affordable options compared to the Bell 206, with the R44 priced at $440,000 versus the Bell 206's $1,300,000.
The Robinson R66 provides substantial performance upgrades over the R44, including higher shaft horsepower (300 vs. 205), increased useful load (1420 lbs vs. 1000 lbs), and significantly better hover capabilities (e.g., HOGE of 11,000 ft vs. 4900 ft).
The R66 bridges the gap between the R44 and the more expensive Bell 206, offering comparable or superior performance in key areas like useful load, payload, and especially hover out of ground effect (HOGE), but at a significantly lower price point ($790,000 vs. $1,300,000).

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