VSKYLABS Announces Robinson R44

In a post on their Facebook page, VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations has announced their next project - the Robinson R44. Development of the helicopter has started in mid-2019, along with its two other variants, the R22 and the R66. 

The specific feature list of the R44 is not yet released, but according to the developer, various components will be shared between the helicopter’s three variants due to their similarities. The analogue/glass panel avionics on the R44, for example, will be the same as the one on the R66. 

The R44, designed and manufactured by the Robinson Helicopter Company, is a four-seat helicopter with a range of 560km or 350mi. Its design is based on the company’s popular R22 helicopter and features hydraulically assisted flight controls and other improvements over the R22. Since production started in 1990, the R44 has become one of the world’s most popular helicopters with more than 6300 units built.

The developer has indicated that the R44 will be “coming soon”, though a specific release date is not provided. As for the price, it will most likely match that of the R66, at $33.95.

For information on other VSKYLABS products, check out our previous article

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