Robinson R44

Robinson R44
Country	USA
Role	Light utility and trainer helicopter
First flight	31 March 1990
Built	6400+

The Robinson R44 is a four-seat light helicopter produced by Robinson Helicopter Company since 1992. Based on the company’s two-seat Robinson R22, the R44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls. It was first flown on 31 March 1990 and received FAA certification in December 1992, with the first delivery in February 1993.

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Robinson R44 Raven II
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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)
Role	Light Utility / Trainer / Personal Transport
Manufacturer	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).