Robinson Helicopter plans to offer all-new interior materials, considering every aspect of the pilot and passenger experience including air conditioning, standard.
The highly configurable cabin features a flat floor, allowing for multiple forward and club seating configurations, effective air medical and public safety mission configurations, and multiple future seating options. A fold-down, truck-bed style rear door simplifies cargo loading and accommodates a HEMS stretcher.
The R88 will feature an open-tail rotor design and two-bladed main rotor system. It also includes new LED aircraft exterior lights, including pulsed landing and taxi lights, tail rotor lighting, scene lighting, and entry lights, further enhancing utility and safety.
Large sliding doors on each side will provide easy access for passengers and cargo of all types. The rear has a fold-down, truck-bed style door for simplified cargo loading or easily accommodating a HEMS stretcher. The aircraft is available with standard skids or optional high skids for increased ground clearance and compatibility with a firefighting water tank.
Robinson partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines to power the R88 with the Arriel 2W engine, known for its performance, durability, and reliability. The R88 will be the first in its class to include 2000-hour/5-year Safran support-by-the-hour in its base price, guaranteeing immediate support, predictable costs, and engine availability.
The R88 offers a wide range of optional OEM-provided mission equipment, including a 3000-lb. HEC-rated cargo hook, utility basket, optional wire strike protection kit, pop-out floats, and more.
The Garmin avionics suite features G500H TXI displays and GTN touchscreen navigators for intuitive control, clear visuals, and broad functionality. The G500H TXI now incorporates a crew-alerting system for intelligent aircraft system information. A standard 4-axis Garmin autopilot provides critical safety functions: level mode, hover assist, limit cueing, plus low/high speed and low-altitude protection.