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Lithium-Ion battery now available for R-44 helicopters

Its typical life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every two ones

Robinson Helicopter Company recently added the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-44 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings, improved starter performance, and longer life.At 16 pounds, the TB17 is substantially lighter than the R-44’s standard 29.5-pound battery, reducing the helicopter’s overall weight by 13.5 pounds. Lithium-ion che...

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Torrance, Usa, 02/03/2021 12:28
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HelicoptersRobinson's cockpit video camera now available on its helicopters

Introduced at "Heli-Expo 2020"

Robinson’s Cockpit Video Camera introduced at "Heli-Expo 2020" is now optional on R-22/R-44 helicopters and standard on R-66 ones ordered after 15 January 2021.Securely mounted in the ceiling for minimal v... more

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