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Robinson Helicopter

Robinson R44 Helicopter
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The Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California manufactures more civil helicopters than any other company in the world.

The company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, an ex-employee of Bell Helicopter and Hughes Helicopter Company.

Since delivering their first helicopter in 1979, Robinson Helicopter have produced over 5000 aircraft.

Robinson produce two models of piston-engined helicopter: a four seat model, the R44, and a two seat model, the R22. The R44 is available in several different configurations, including versions for news gathering and law enforcement.

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Robinson R22 Helicopter
01-04-2007 01:30:44
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