Compare Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | 206 Turbo Stationair | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $745,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 174 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.08 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.18 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 995 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3789 | 2500 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3600 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 716 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 180 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | - |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | - | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 28.3 | 38.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.6 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.1 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 11 | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | TIO-540-AJ1A | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 350 | 245 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Skids |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Rotorhead | - | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | - | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 130 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 57 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 257 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1970 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1395 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 960 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 26000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | - | 8950 |