Robinson R44 Astro Helicopter under $100,000
3 used Robinson R44 Astro helicopters for sale under $100,000 · 4-seat · $23K – $85K · updated 1 hour ago
About the Robinson R44 Astro
The Robinson R44 Astro was the original production R44, FAA type-certificated in December 1992 with first deliveries in 1993. It introduced Robinson's four-seat piston design with a carbureted Lycoming O-540 of 225 hp but, unlike later Ravens, did not have hydraulically boosted controls.
Produced until about 2000 when it was superseded by the Raven I, the Astro is now the most affordable way into R44 ownership — used examples typically sell between $50,000 and $150,000 — though buyers should weigh heavier control forces and the cost of any overdue 2,200-hour / 12-year overhaul.
Buy it if entry price is the single priority; step up to a Raven if you want more modern systems and stronger resale.
Robinson R44 Astro Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Astro is a 4-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 882 lbs (400 kg).
3 Robinson R44 Astro For Sale
There are currently 3 used Robinson R44 Astro for sale, ranging from $23,298 to $85,000, with a median asking price of $43,000.
Compare Robinson R44 Astro
See how the Robinson R44 Astro stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Robinson R44 Astro cost? Used R44 Astro prices: $23K – $85K, average $50K (median $43K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Robinson R44 Astro Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $91,000 (1994 models) · highest around $682,608 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Robinson R44 Astro
Every Robinson R44 Astro faces a mandatory 2,200-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $150,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,200-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Robinson R44 Astro Inventory by Country
| United States | 344 |
| Canada | 21 |
| Australia | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 15 |
| South Africa | 14 |
| Italy | 10 |
Robinson R44 Astro Inventory by State
| Florida | 47 |
| California | 9 |
| Texas | 6 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| Nevada | 3 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
Robinson R44 Astro by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 82 |
| Under $300k | 145 |
| Under $500k | 271 |
Robinson R44 Astro by Decade
| 1990s | 3 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Astro
| 2026 R44 Raven II | $693,640 |
| 2026 R44 Raven II | $693,640 |
| 2006 R44 Raven II | $310,000 |
| 2008 R44 Raven II | $335,000 |
| 2001 R44 Raven I | $319,000 |
| 2015 R44 Raven I | $355,000 |
Other Robinson Helicopters
| Robinson R44 | 482 |
| Robinson R22 | 151 |
| Robinson R66 | 88 |
| Robinson R88 | 3 |
Robinson R44 Astro Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Robinson R44 Astro. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database