CAGE Codes:

1FJP0

Operating Segments: Aerospace

HQ: Torrance, California

About Robinson Helicopter

Robinson Helicopter is an American manufacturer of civil helicopters based in Torrance, California. The company produces three models: the two-seat R22, four-seat R44, and the five-seat R66. The R22 and R44 use piston engines and the R66 uses a turbine engine.

Robinson Helicopter was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, a former employee of Hughes Helicopter and Bell Helicopter. Robinson introduced its first helicopter in 1979, the two-seater piston-powered R22 in 1979. This was followed in 1992 by the four-seater R44, powered by a larger 0-540 engine from Lycoming. In 2005, Robinson partnered with Rolls Royce to develop the RR300 turbine engine, a derivative of the RR250 series, which would be used to power the R66 five-seater helicopter. To date, Robinson has manufactured and delivered over 12,000 helicopters to operators worldwide.

Products, Services, and Platforms

• Helicopters: The company produces three helicopter models: the two-seater R22 Beta, the four-seater R44 Raven and Raven II, and the five-seater R66 Turbine. In addition to their general aviation purposes, Robinson also manufactures specialized variants of its helicopters for specific applications like law enforcement, news, and training purposes.

• Helipad: Robinson produces the Robinson Helipad, a modular helipad designed specifically for light helicopters.

Subsidiaries/Partners

Robinson’s partners include Rolls Royce and Lycoming, who provide the engines Robinson uses in its helicopters.

Competitors

Robinson’s competitors include Bell, Sikorsky, Enstrom, Guimbal, Heli-Sport, Mosquito, Rotorway, Aerocopter, Airbus Helicopters, and others.