Compare Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II vs Schweizer RSG 300C
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| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Scheizer RSG |
| Aircraft Type | R44 Raven II | 300C |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 490,000 | $ 350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 257 | $ 217 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.36 | $ 2.30 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.59 | $ 0.77 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 109 | 94 |
| Max Range (nm) | 300 | 195 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 995 | 950 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 |
| 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) | 2500 | 2050 |
| BEW (lbs) | 1505 | 1100 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 995 | 950 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 279 | 192 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 716 | 758 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33 | 26.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.8 | 8.8 |
| Length (ft) | 38.3 | 30.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 2.5 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Scheizer RSG |
| Model | IO-540 | HIO-360-D1A |
| Horsepower | 245 | 190 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2200 | 1500 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 29.5 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Skids | High-Skids |
| Rotorhead | 2-Blade Teetoring | 3-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 109 | 94 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 100 | 82 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 130 | 95 |
| Max Range (nm) | 300 | 195 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 257 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1000 | 750 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 10600 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 8950 | 10800 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | 8570 |