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Lithium-Ion battery now available for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - Typical battery life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every 2 years
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Robinson Helicopter Company added in the last days the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-66 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings, improved starter performance and longer life. At 16 lb., the TB17 is significantly lighter than the R-66’s standard battery which weighs 42 lb. and the optional high-capacity battery which weighs 5...
fra/pec - 1205866
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency