Robinson R44, R66 & Bell 206

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Robinson R44 is the most affordable helicopter listed, offering the lowest power, load capacity, and altitude performance.
  • The Robinson R66 provides a significant upgrade over the R44 in power, useful load, and particularly in altitude capabilities (highest HOGE), at a mid-range price point.
  • The Bell 206 is the most expensive model, generally leading in engine power, gross weight, useful load, payload, and hover in ground effect (HIGE), though the R66 shows superior hover out of ground effect (HOGE).
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Robinson Helicopters
R44R66Bell 206
Price ($)440,000790,0001,300,000*
Shaft HP205300420
Cruise (kts.)113120116
ROC (fpm) 10001200 (est.)1260
Gross Weight (lbs.)240027003200
Empty Weight (lbs.) 140012801616
Useful Load (lbs.)100014201584
Fuel (gals.) 507491
Payload (lbs.) 700924974
HIGE (ft.) 6,10011,00012,800
HOGE (ft.) 490011,0008800

*2009 Price

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