H130 vs R66 Turbine
The H130 leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus Helicopters H130 (introduced 2012) beside the Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine (introduced 2010) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the H130 carries more passengers. undefined
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H130 vs R66 Turbine: the key differences
- The R66 Turbine delivers 4% more range (H130: 335 nm; R66 Turbine: 350 nm).
- The H130 delivers 18% more cruise speed (H130: 130 kt; R66 Turbine: 110 kt).
- The H130 delivers 60% more passenger capacity (H130: 8 seats; R66 Turbine: 5 seats).
- The H130 is the newer design (introduced 2012 versus 2010 for the R66 Turbine), a gap of 2 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H130 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (5,070 lbs versus 2,700 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the H130 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the R66 Turbine when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the H130 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the H130 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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H130 vs R66 Turbine: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H130 or the R66 Turbine?
The R66 Turbine has the longer published range — 350 nm versus 335 nm for the H130.
Does the H130 or R66 Turbine seat more passengers?
The H130 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 8 seats, compared with 5 on the R66 Turbine.
Which is faster, the H130 or the R66 Turbine?
The H130 cruises faster, at 130 kt versus 110 kt for the R66 Turbine.
Which is newer, the H130 or the R66 Turbine?
The H130 is the newer design, introduced in 2012 versus 2010 for the R66 Turbine.
Is the H130 or the R66 Turbine the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H130 is the larger aircraft — 5,070 lbs versus 2,700 lbs for the R66 Turbine.
Should I buy the H130 or the R66 Turbine?
Choose the R66 Turbine when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the H130 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the H130 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the H130 vs R66 Turbine?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.