2026 Robinson R44 CLIPPER I
Piston Helicopters
NEW
$597,000
Location
Saint Augustine, FL
Seats
4
Engine
Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Cruise
109 kts (202 km/h)
ICAO Type
R44
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 2026
- Make
- Robinson
- Model
- R44 CLIPPER I
- Location
- Saint Augustine, FL
- Seller
- Old City Helicopter Sales - Factory Authorized Dealer
- Source
- controller.com
Available Nov/Dec, 2026 WITH UTILITY FLOATS CONFIGURATION OPEN *MSRP ***CALL FOR DISCOUNTED QUOTE*** REQUEST FACTORY TRADE-IN QUOTE FINANCING AVAILABLE INSURANCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE NOTE: This helicopter is available for sale only to US based buyers. *As of the January 1, 2026 price list. The price will be adjusted to reflect additional options added.
Robinson R44 CLIPPER I — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
4
Cruise Speed
109 kts (202 km/h)
Max Speed
130 kts (241 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
882 lbs (400 kg)
Horsepower
225 HP
Fuel Capacity
31 gal (117 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,200 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
Variable Cost
$200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$150,000
every 2,200 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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About the Robinson R44 CLIPPER I
The Robinson R44 Clipper I is the float-equipped version of the Raven I, fitted with either fixed utility floats or pop-out emergency floats for operation over water. It shares the Raven I's carbureted Lycoming O-540 (225 hp), hydraulic controls and four-seat cabin.
The Clipper is favoured for marine, island, survey and waterfront work where amphibious capability matters, and commands a premium over a comparable land Raven I. Used examples generally sell between $150,000 and $500,000 depending on float type, year and hours.
Buy it if you need over-water operation on a budget; choose the Clipper II if you want the stronger fuel-injected engine for the same mission.
Produced 2000.