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Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Jul 2013, 06:29

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Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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as350nut Perfect summary - couldn't have put...

as350nut

Perfect summary - couldn't have put it better myself :ok:

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Jul 2013, 12:00

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

Surely they were spraying weed killer?! :O

Surely they were spraying weed killer?!

:O

Forum: Rotorheads

18th Jun 2011, 15:15

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

Just like the R44s that were painted with the...

Just like the R44s that were painted with the water based paints and live in Europe then. If you don't wash the machine after every flight, the things corrodes itself off after 2.5 years... :mad:

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Feb 2011, 12:31

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

I/C - good point (what Allison 250?) The 66...

I/C - good point (what Allison 250?)

The 66 takes 73.6 gallons of Jet-A1 (493lbs); the 44 takes 48.9 gallons of Avgas (294lbs), so 199lbs gets scoffed up straight away :}

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Feb 2011, 10:57

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

Well, it's not THAT much bigger (which is why...

Well, it's not THAT much bigger (which is why that middle seat is so cramped), but I'm guessing composite materials have come a long way since the 44 was designed in the 80s. What is interesting is...

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Feb 2011, 09:16

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

But not surprising; the RR300 weighs just 176lbs...

But not surprising; the RR300 weighs just 176lbs compared with the IO540's 438lbs, a difference of 262lbs. That's a lot of payload... :8

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Feb 2011, 13:45

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

According to RHC's website, the basic purchase...

According to RHC's website, the basic purchase price for a 'standard' R66 is 88% more than a 'standard' R44 RII. That's quite a lot :ok:

...

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Feb 2011, 07:39

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

:confused::confused::confused: You need to...

:confused::confused::confused:

You need to check your price list again...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Feb 2011, 16:47

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

Happy to stand corrected :ouch: This is an...

Happy to stand corrected :ouch:

This is an interesting extract, taken from here (http://www.helihub.com/2010/11/08/flight-test-robinson-r66-turbine/)

A single Rolls-Royce model 250-C300/A1...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Feb 2011, 15:03

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

It is belt driven, which is another shortcoming...

It is belt driven, which is another shortcoming IMO. There isn't a great track record for belt driven turbines

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Feb 2011, 09:02

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

Not that much quicker, BUT this was 4 up...

Not that much quicker, BUT this was 4 up (including SB), 3/4 fuel AND at only 70% N1 (roughly equivalent to 20" MAP on a 44?). And VNE at 82%?! Apparently, the 300 had to be de-tuned as it was too...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Feb 2011, 16:48

Replies: 431

Robinson R66 (merged threads)

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Posted By toptobottom

A couple of short videos and piccies from the R66...

A couple of short videos and piccies from the R66 launch at Heli Air this afternoon.

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