Robinson
Robinson R44 Raven II
The best-selling civil helicopter of the modern era. Simple, affordable and everywhere - the rotary world's Cessna 172.
109 ktCruise
300 nmRange
995 lbUseful load
4Seats
Overview
- Manufacturer
- Robinson
- First flight
- 1990
- Production
- 1992-present
- Seats
- 4
Dimensions
- Wingspan / rotor
- 33 ft 0 in rotor
- Length
- 38 ft 3 in
- Height
- 10 ft 9 in
Weights & capacity
- Empty weight
- 1,505 lb
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,500 lb
- Useful load
- 995 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 46 US gal
Performance
- Cruise speed
- 109 kt
- Max speed
- 130 kt
- Stall speed
- —
- Range
- 300 nm
- Service ceiling
- 14,000 ft
- Rate of climb
- 1,000 fpm
- Takeoff distance (50 ft)
- —
- Landing distance (50 ft)
- —
Powerplant
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5
- Engines
- 1
- Power / thrust
- 245 hp derated
- Fuel burn
- 15 gph
Figures are typical published values for the variant shown and vary with configuration and conditions. Always consult the aircraft's own documents for operational planning.