Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Robinson R44 Raven II for sale by Florida Suncoast Helicopters in Sarasota, FL
- Contact: Bill Cooper
- Exterior: Viper Red with Robinson White trim, logo only, no stripe
- Features: Fire extinguisher (aft), air conditioning (A/C), tinted windows and windshield
- Avionics: Garmin GTR225B COM radio, Garmin GTN635 GPS/COM, GTX325 Mode C transponder and encoder, Kannad 406 ELT, Garmin GMA350HC audio panel
- Instruments: Artificial horizon slipskid, vertical card compass
- Additional: Detailed logs/docs available, video, crew chief intel
- Support offered: Financing, insurance, training, maintenance
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.