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Leonardo Aw119kx vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Leonardo AW119Kx is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, typically offering the greatest capability of the three for utility and corporate missions. It generally has the longest range, commonly around 500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and it is usually configured for a pilot plus up to six passengers (seven seats total), though practical payload and fuel tradeoffs apply. Both the Robinson R44 Raven I and R44 Raven II are light single‑engine piston helicopters in the same basic airframe class, aimed at training, personal transport, and light commercial use. They are typically arranged for a pilot plus three passengers (four seats total). Their range is broadly similar and commonly in the ~300 nautical mile class, varying with fuel options, speed, and loading. Between the two Robinson variants, the Raven II is generally the more capable evolution, with improved performance margins (notably in hot/high conditions) versus the Raven I, while keeping the same basic category, seating, and largely comparable range figures.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 6.76$ 2.30$ 2.36
Min Crew1
Total Seats844
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameAW119KxR44 Raven IR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)515300300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.57$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats6
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 885$ 248$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)131108109
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $3,850,000 $ 412,000$ 490,000
Useful Load (lbs)950995
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats844
Max Cabin Seats6
Standard Cabin Seats6
Engine
FADECYesNoNo
ModelPT6B-37AO-540IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)450022002200
Horsepower917225245
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)16029.529.5
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.538.338.3
Overall Height (ft)11.910.810.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.53333
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.52.5