Robinson R88

The Robinson R88 is an under development helicopter designed and built by Robinson Helicopter Company. It has ten seats and is powered by a Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft engine. Unlike the R22, R44, and R66, which use a teetering bar control, the R88 uses conventional dual controls.^[1]

R88
Role	Light utility helicopter
Manufacturer	Robinson Helicopter Company

It was announced in March 2025, with first flight expected later in the year.^[2][3]

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 8
• Powerplant: 1 × Safran Arriel 2W turboshaft, 1,000 shp (750 kW)

Performance

• Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 650 km)

See also

Related development

• Robinson R22
• Robinson R44
• Robinson R66

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• Airbus AS350 AStar
• Airbus H135
• Bell 429 GlobalRanger

Related lists

• List of most produced rotorcraft