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12 DEC 07: ROBBO'S NEW R66 TURBINE SPIED

THIS is the first 'spy' shot of the new turbine R66 helicopter being developed by Robinson Helicopters at its Torrance, California factory. It was snapped on a cameraphone by a member of the Robinson Helicopters Owners Group.

Robinson registered R66 serial #0001 with the FAA as N466R several months ago but this is first time it's been seen. It's unmistakably a Robinson, and said to be a 5-seater with a baggage compartment behind the rear seats and below the engine. The rotor mast is clearly higher.

The power unit will be the new 300shp turbine from Rolls-Royce, which is expected to gain type certification next year.
W: www.robinsonheli.com
W: www.robinsonhelicopters.org

PHOTO Ricardo Malaguti

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