Specifications
AI Description
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Condition: New
- Flight Rules: VFR
- Estimated Factory Completion: July 2026
- Seating Capacity: Four seats
- Rotor System: Two-bladed rotor system
- Features:
- T-bar cyclic
- Streamlined instrument panels
- Crashworthy bladder fuel tanks
- Equipped with:
- Air-conditioning
- Kanad 406 ELT
- Garmin GTR 225B VHF Radio
- Cabin heater & defogger
- Tie downs, ground handling wheels & bubble cover
- RHC Limited Warranty: 2 years / 1000 hours
- Optional Extras:
- Large 1060 Garmin Glass
- HeliSAS Autopilot
- Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Encoder
- Metalised upper sheave
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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.