Robinson Helicopter Company
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Torrance, California , USA |
Key people | Kurt Robinson, President and Chairman |
| Products | Helicopters, |
| Revenue | $200 million annually |
Number of employees | 1,300 |
| Website | www.robinsonheli.com |
The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is the largest manufacturer of civil helicopters in North America.[citation needed] Robinson currently produces three models — the two-seat R22, the four-seat R44, both of which use Lycoming piston engines, and the five-seat R66, which uses a turbine engine. Robinson also produces the Robinson Helipad, a modular helipad designed for light helicopters.[1]
History
The company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, an ex-employee of Bell Helicopter and Hughes Helicopters. Since delivering its first helicopter in 1979, Robinson Helicopter has produced over 10,000 aircraft.[2]
Plans for production of the Robinson R66 were announced in March 2007. It is a five-seat helicopter of similar configuration to the R44, but with the addition of a luggage compartment, wider cabin (by 8 inches), and powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 gas turbine engine.
Robinson also produces the Robinson Helipad, a modular helipad designed for light helicopters.[3]
Products
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Robinson R22 Beta -
Robinson R44 Raven II -
Robinson R66 Turbine
References
- ^ Robinson Helipads. Robinson Helicopter Company. Accessed May 12, 2010.
- ^ http://www.robinsonheli.com/media/pressrelease/robinson_produces_10000th_helicopter.pdf
- ^ Robinson Helipads. Robinson Helicopter Company. Accessed May 12, 2010.
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