Clients consistently appreciate the R66 for its noticeable performance and comfort advantages. It carries more, cruises faster, and delivers the smooth reliability of a turbine platform. After experiencing the R66, most customers continue to choose it over the R44 for future missions.

 

Despite the added capability, it remains economical to operate, burning approximately 23 to 24 gallons per hour of Jet A. It moves more passengers and gear at higher speeds while burning a cheaper fuel, many missions are competitively priced with the R44 while offering greater overall efficiency.

 

The baggage compartment is a significant advantage, measuring approximately 24 inches high by 33 inches wide by 40 inches deep and accommodates up to 300 pounds. This allows transport of equipment, tools, and luggage without compromising cabin comfort.

 

The R66 also represents strong value. Unless the mission requires lifting a single heavy external load, two R66 aircraft can often accomplish more than one AStar at a lower cost, providing flexibility, redundancy, and operational efficiency. The simplicity of this aircraft requires minimal ground support - just one pilot to operate the machine in the field.

 

Special Equipment: The R66 can be equipped with pop-out floats for over water flights, allowing operations to take place over large bodies of water or even off-shore. They are streamlined for minimum performance penalty, and are inflated only in an emergency.