Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Condition: New
- Base Color: Viper Blue Metallic
- Trim Color: Bright Silver Metallic
- Seat Fabric: Tan Leather
- Features:
- New empennage and symmetrical horizontal stabilizer
- Impact-resistant windshield
- All bubble doors with tinted windows
- G500H 700L TXi panel
- GTN 650Xi GPS/COM/NAV
- Digital chronometer
- Synthetic vision technology
- 2-axis autopilot
- In-Hg altimeter
- GTR 205A radio
- GMA 350Hc audio panel
- GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out
- Air conditioning
- 4K Ultra HD display
- Standard upper sheave
- Second hour meter
- Kannad 406 Integra AF-406 MHz ELT
- Fire extinguisher bracket with extinguisher
- Aft seat USB ports
- Pilot-side accessory bar and USB ports
- Easy wheels
- Avionics:
- Flight deck manufacturer/model: Garmin
- ADS-B equipped: Yes
- SVT: Yes
- Artificial horizon: Yes
- Auto pilot: Yes
- ELT: Yes
- Dual controls: Yes
- Air conditioning: Yes
- Bubble windows: Yes
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a single-engine, four-seat light helicopter commonly used for primary/advanced training, personal transport, utility support, and aerial observation. It emphasizes straightforward systems, a relatively low cockpit workload for its class, and broad parts/service availability in many regions. Typical missions center on short to moderate legs with payload managed around fuel, passengers, and environmental conditions (heat/high altitude).
Mission Fit
The R44 Raven II fits operations that prioritize flexible point-to-point access and time-on-task over long range or high payload. It is well suited to mixed use—training plus personal travel—where dispatch reliability depends on disciplined weight-and-balance planning and realistic hot-and-high performance margins.
Cabin
The cabin is compact but practical for four occupants, typically arranged as two front seats and a rear bench. Large windows support outward visibility for training and observation. Noise and vibration are typical of a piston helicopter, so passenger comfort improves with quality headsets and thoughtful loading. Baggage capability is modest and sensitive to fuel load and density altitude.