
Robinson R44 | |
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| Pays | Usa |
| Rôle | Hélicoptère utilitaire léger et d’entraînement |
| Premier vol | 31 mars 1990 |
| Construit | 6400+ |
Lla Robinson R44 est un hélicoptère léger à quatre places produit par Robinson Helicopter Company depuis 1992. Basé sur l’entreprise’s Robinson R22 biplace, le R44 dispose de commandes de vol à assistance hydraulique. Il a volé pour la première fois le 31 mars 1990 et a reçu la certification de la FAA en décembre 1992, avec la première livraison en février 1993.
Source: Robinson R44 sur Wikipédia
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| Photographes | Inconnu |
| Localisation | Inconnu |
| Photos | 100 |
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General Characteristics (Raven II Variant)
The Robinson R44 is a popular four-seat, single-engine piston helicopter, widely recognized for its reliability, efficiency, and relatively low operating costs. It is derived from the smaller, two-seat R22 and is extensively used globally for flight training, corporate transport, tourism, and law enforcement.
| Property | Typical Value (R44 Raven II) |
|---|---|
| Rôle | Light Utility / Trainer / Personal Transport |
| Fabricant | Robinson Helicopter Company |
| First Flight | March 31, 1990 |
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Capacity (Passengers) | 3 passengers |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 10.1 m (33 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,134 kg (2,500 lb) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engine: One Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 six-cylinder, fuel-injected piston engine (Raven II). The Raven I uses a carbureted O-540.
- Horsepower: Derated to 245 hp for takeoff and 205 hp continuous (Raven II).
- Rotor System: Semi-rigid two-bladed main rotor and a two-bladed tail rotor.
- Controls: Features hydraulically boosted controls to reduce pilot effort and enhance maneuverability.
- Safety Feature: Equipped with a crashworthy fuel system that includes bladder fuel tanks to mitigate the risk of post-accident fire.
- Variants: Includes the Raven I (carbureted engine), Raven II (fuel-injected engine), Clipper (with floats for water landings), and Cadet (two-seat trainer/utility).
Performance and Capabilities
- Maximum Airspeed (Vne): Up to 241 km/h (130 knots, 150 mph).
- Cruise Speed: Up to 202 km/h (109 knots, 126 mph).
- Service Ceiling: 4,267 m (14,000 ft).
- Maximum Range (No Reserve): Approximately 560 km (300 nautical miles).
- Rate of Climb: Over 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s).
- Useful Load: Approximately 451 kg (995 lb) (varies by variant and fuel load).
- Fuel Type: Operates on Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS 100LL).
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