00:00Welcome to the video from CarMagazine TuningBog introducing the new Robinson R16 XG.
00:11Robinson Helicopter Company has unveiled a major overhaul of the R66, making a fully digital cockpit and autopilot standard.
00:21With these and other innovations, the manufacturer aims to significantly raise the bar for single-engine light helicopters.
00:27The unveiling took place at Verdict, the largest trade fair in the helicopter industry.
00:35According to Robinson CEO David Smith, there were several reasons for the upgrade, as the R66 has been in service since its launch in 2010.
00:44A key aspect of the overhaul was the switch to a fully digital cockpit, which makes the instrument panel much more compact.
00:50Previously, the R60 used a mix of analog and digital instruments.
00:57However, with the new generation, Robinson wanted to create a modern solution.
01:02The design and workmanship have also been improved.
01:06The new model range comes in three trim levels, which are based on urban neighborhoods near the company's headquarters in Torrance, California.
01:13The basic Southwood version is equipped with Garmin G500H700PTXC avionics, a two-axis autopilot, an impact-resistant windshield and air conditioning.
01:27The mid-range Palo Verde version also offers a Garmin GTN 75011 GPS, synthetic vision, navigation and communication systems, a GDL60 Datalink and a high-quality leather interior.
01:42The top-of-the-range Riviera model, which can only be ordered for 12 months, receives an advanced Garmin avionics system, a three-axis autopilot and, for the first time in a Robinson helicopter, a floor made of light wood.
01:58Robinson justifies the standardization of many previously optional features with their high popularity among customers.
02:04The autopilot in particular is not only in demand, but also offers significant safety advantages.
02:13The current average price of an Air 60 with additional options is around 1.3 million euros, while the basic Southwood version is expected to start at around 1.25 million euros.
02:23Robinson is aiming for approval by the US Federal Aviation Administration by the end of the year, followed by validation by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
02:36Customers who have already ordered a standard version of the R66 will have the opportunity to switch to the NXG model.
02:43As always, you can find the link to read the article in our magazine in the video description.
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