Robinson R88 Helicopter in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used Robinson R88 helicopters for sale in Australia · updated 2 hours ago
About the Robinson R88
The Robinson R88 is Robinson Helicopter Company's announced larger-class single-turbine helicopter — the next step above the five-seat R66. While airframe deliveries are projected for 2027-2028, pre-order positions are actively trading on the secondary market today and are listed for sale on AeroGurus right now.
Final specifications and seat configuration have not yet been published by Robinson, but current pre-order pricing suggests a target around $3.3M based on active positions. The R88 is intended to fill the gap between Robinson's existing piston/light-turbine lineup and heavier helicopters such as the Bell 407 and Airbus H125 — bringing Robinson's reputation for reliability and low operating cost to a larger airframe.
This page aggregates all currently listed R88 pre-order positions and will be updated with manufacturer specifications as they are released. For Robinson's current production lineup see the R66 turbine (5-seat) or the R44 piston (4-seat).
Robinson R88 Specifications
Model specRobinson has not yet published final specifications for the R88. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 Robinson R88 For Sale
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Robinson R88 Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Robinson R88
When buying a Robinson R88, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Robinson R88
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Robinson R88 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Robinson R88. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database