Compare Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta II vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | R22 Beta II | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 312,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 173 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.80 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.90 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 96 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 250 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 490 | 995 |
| Total Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 1370 | 2500 |
| BEW (lbs) | 880 | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 490 | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 157 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 333 | 716 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 25.2 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.8 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 28.5 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | O-360 | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 131 | 245 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 115 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 2-Blade Teetoring | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 96 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 83 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 102 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 250 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 206 | 257 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 9400 | 8950 |