Specifications
AI Description
- Model: ROBINSON R44 RAVEN I
- Availability: Multiple aircraft available
- Location: Germany
- Year of Manufacture: 2023
- Notable Serial Numbers:
- S/N 2741: 1185 flight hours
- S/N 2740: 1167 flight hours
- S/N 2755: 754 flight hours
- S/N 2754: 575 flight hours
- Previous Year Models:
- S/N 2706: 1614 flight hours (2022)
- S/N 2707: 1555 flight hours (2022)
- S/N 2545: 1921 flight hours (2018)
- Note: Aircraft are in operation; flight hours may change.
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R44 Raven I is a light, four-seat, single-piston helicopter commonly used for primary/advanced training, local aerial work, and personal flying. It emphasizes straightforward systems, low cockpit workload for basic missions, and broad support infrastructure. Capability is best matched to short-to-medium legs with modest payload, where rapid point-to-point access matters more than high cruise speed or all-weather dispatch.
Mission Fit
The R44 Raven I fits missions where simplicity, availability of instructors/parts, and the ability to operate from small pads or confined areas are priorities. Typical use cases include regional day trips, training syllabi, and low-altitude aerial work. Missions that regularly push density-altitude limits, require significant baggage/gear, or demand IFR capability are better served by turbine or IFR-certified platforms.
Cabin
Cabin access is via four doors with a two-front/two-rear seating layout. The experience is functional and utilitarian, with limited baggage volume and a cabin environment that reflects light-helicopter realities (notably noise and vibration). Front-seat visibility is strong for training and observation; rear-seat comfort is suitable for shorter legs with adults depending on body size and installed seating.