2026 Robinson R44 Raven I
Piston Helicopters
FOR LEASE
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Total Time
830 hrs
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
- Robinson R44 Raven I
- Total Time
- 830 hr
- Seller
- Matthew Richardson
- Source
- avbuyer.com
2026 delivery positions available. The Robinson R44 Raven I provides high quality and cost-effectiveness, delivering the performance of a turbine helicopter at an affordable piston helicopter price. The tried and tested Lycoming engine is renowned worldwide for long-life and reliability. The R44 Raven I offers precision-engineered power, high reliability, fuel economy, endurance and remarkable altitude performance, payload and speed. Optional equipment includes the HeliSAS autopilot. The R44 Raven I is also available as a Clipper I equipped with fixed utility floats for over water operations. Contact Sloane to discuss R44 helicopter options tailored to your requirements. Characteristics
• Seats: 4
• Overall length: 11.7 m
• Overall height: 3.3 m
• Rotor diameter: 10.1 m
• Maximum take-off weight: 1,089 kg
• Engine: Lycoming O-540, six cylinder
• 2,450+ manufactured Performance
• Cruise speed: 113 kts
• Maximum range: 300 nm
• Hover ceiling IGE: 6,400 ft
• Hover ceiling OGE: 4,000 ft
Robinson Robinson R44 Raven 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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Market price band
Robinson Robinson R44 Raven I typical:
$59,000 – $490,000
median $220,000
across 77 active listings
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About the Robinson Robinson R44 Raven I
The Robinson R44 Raven I, introduced in 2000, was the first R44 with hydraulically boosted flight controls and adjustable pedals, greatly reducing pilot workload. It is powered by a carbureted Lycoming O-540-F1B5 producing 225 hp, driving a four-seat airframe at a 2,400 lb gross weight.
The Raven I offers the practicality of the R44 family at a lower acquisition and overhaul cost than the fuel-injected Raven II, making it one of the most popular owner-flown and training helicopters worldwide. Used examples generally sell between $120,000 and $450,000 depending on year and hours since overhaul.
Buy it if you want the lowest-cost route into an R44 and operate at lower altitudes; step up to the Raven II if you regularly fly hot-and-high or want to avoid carburettor-heat management.
Produced 2000.