Compare Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | AW109 Grand New | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 995 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 7000 | 2500 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1278 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 716 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | PW207C | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 245 |
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | 1 | - |
| GPS | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 156 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 168 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 464 | 257 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1930 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 16000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 15600 | 8950 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 10000 | - |