Compare Robinson Helicopters R44 Cadet vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | R44 Cadet | R44 Raven I | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $344,000 | $ 412,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 238 | $ 248 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.22 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.11 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 107 | 108 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 763 | 950 | 995 |
| Total Seats | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | 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) | 2200 | 2400 | 2500 |
| BEW (lbs) | 1437 | 1450 | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 763 | 950 | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 279 | 279 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 484 | 671 | 716 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | O-540 | O-540 | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 210 | 225 | 245 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2200 | 2200 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Carbureted | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Skids | Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 2-Blade Teetoring | 2-Blade Teetoring | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 107 | 108 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 130 | 130 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 257 | 258 | 257 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 14000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 8750 | 6400 | 8950 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 5250 | - | - |