Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Enstrom Helicopter 280FX Shark vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Enstrom Helicopter | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | 280FX Shark | R44 Raven I |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $ 560,000 | $ 412,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 198 | $ 248 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.98 | $ 2.30 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.57 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 100 | 108 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 229 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 930 | 950 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 2600 | 2400 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 1670 | 1450 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 930 | 950 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 238 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 692 | 671 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | - | - |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | - | 32 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29.3 | 38.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | - | 2.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 6 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Enstrom Helicopter | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | HI0-360-F1AD | O-540 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 225 | 225 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1500 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 40 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - | - |
| PFD | 1 | - | - |
| MFD | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - | - |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | - | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Skids | Skids |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Rotorhead | - | 3-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | - | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 100 | 108 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 90 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 102 | 130 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 229 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 207 | 258 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | - | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 1150 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 12000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | - | 7700 | 6400 |