2026 ROBINSON Robinson R44 Raven I
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- Year
- 2026
- Make
- Robinson
- Model
- Robinson R44 Raven I
- Seller
- Matthew Richardson
- Source
- avbuyer.com
Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise
- 109 kts
- Max Speed
- 130 kts
- Range
- 300 nm
- Ceiling
- 14,000 ft
- Useful Load
- 882 lbs
- Fuel
- 31.0 gal
- Burn
- 15.0 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Piston
- Power
- 225 hp
- MTOW
- 2,400 lbs
- ICAO Type
- R44
Manufacturer-published specs for the Robinson Robinson R44 Raven I model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $200
- Annual Fixed
- $25,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $150,000
- TBO
- 2,200 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Robinson Robinson R44 Raven I. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Robinson Robinson R44 Raven I typical:
$59,000 – $859,478
across 117 active listings
Description
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
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.