R66 military trainer

01: Low Operating costs

Exceptional value per flight hour.

02: Rolls Royce RR300 Turbine

Over 2 million flight hours without a single reported in-flight failure.

03: Garmin All-glass cockpit featuring 3 axis autopilot

Enhances pilot workload management

R66 Military Trainer — The Future of Military Flight Training

American-Made. Capable. Cost-Effective.

Built on Robinson’s proven R66 platform, the Military Trainer delivers an ideal balance of safety, performance, and affordability to train the next generation of military aviators.

Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Torrance, California, means maximum availability with dependable parts support.

Building Core Aviator Skills

The R66 Military Trainer provides flight school students with a best-in-class platform to build their fundamental pilot skills.

Inside the aircraft, the R66 incorporates its signature instructor-friendly cyclic design, providing enhanced instructor oversight for improved control and safety in the learning environment.

Designed for real-world training, the R66 exceeds demanding military training requirements to prepare aviators for a wide array of operational environments.---

Maximum Availability at the Lowest Cost

The R66 Military Trainer consistently has the lowest acquisition and lowest direct operating cost (DOC) in its class.

Through vertically integrated manufacturing, more than 80% of all R66 parts are made in Robinson’s Torrance, California manufacturing facility.

This American-made philosophy ensures high part quality, consistent parts availability, and exceptional OEM responsiveness when it’s needed most.

A Long List of Features, Inside and Out

Inside the R66 Military Trainer, the all-glass cockpit features advanced Garmin G500H TXi and GTN750 avionics, an advanced 3-axis autopilot, and NVG compatibility, providing enhanced situational awareness and facilitating digital cockpit habit transfer. A standard, integrated 4k cockpit camera enables full-motion debriefing and skill assessment.

Outside, a reinforced impact-resistant windshield and LED landing lights with pulse mode provide greater protection against bird strikes. A symmetrical horizontal stabilizer provides improved roll-stability for smoother and safer flights. Fixed skid landing gear provides durability and versatility in demanding field environments.

The R66’s comprehensive set of features makes it the best choice for continuous operational availability in exceptionally tough and high tempo training environments, delivering the most complete rotary-wing training experience in its class.

Trusted by those who have served

Major General (R) Tom Drew

“I don’t have any fear of failing because of this aircraft.”

Lt. General (R) Douglas Gabram

“The choice is clear, and that’s the Robinson R66”

“This helicopter teaches you how to fly, and that will stay with you the rest of your career.”