Robinson Helicopter Revenue and Competitors

Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California, has produced over 5,000 helicopters and is currently the world’s leading producer of civil helicopters. Robinson is known worldwide for its high performance, reliable helicopters. The two-seat Model R22 has the lowest acquisition and operating costs of any production helicopter. It holds every world record in its weight class, including speed, altitude and distance. The four-seat Model R44 was introduced in 1993. With a fast 130 mph cruise speed and hydraulic controls, it has the same performance and handling characteristics that expensive turbine helicopters have, but at one-third the cost. The R44 has been the world’s top-selling helicopter for the past four years. The 1200th R44 was delivered in March 2002, and a high-performance version was introduced later that year.