Robinson R44 Cadet Helicopter
The Robinson R44 Cadet is a two-seat training and utility variant announced in 2015 and delivered from 2016. The rear seats are removed and replaced by a cargo area, and the Lycoming O-540 is derated to 210 hp take-off, lowering the gross weight to 2,200 lb.
Crucially for flight schools, the Cadet has an extended 2,400-hour time between overhauls (versus 2,200 hours on other R44s), reducing training cost per hour. It bridges the gap between the two-seat R22 and the four-seat Raven, and used examples generally sell between $350,000 and $560,000.
Buy it if you run a school or build hours and want R44 handling; choose a four-seat R44 if you need to carry passengers, or an R22 for the lowest training cost.
13 used Robinson R44 Cadet helicopters for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$340,000 ($260,000–$450,000) · updated 18 hours ago
Robinson R44 Cadet Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Cadet is a 2-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 105–113 kt (194–209 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 750–994 lbs (340–451 kg).
Robinson R44 Cadet for Sale
Browse all listings →Robinson R44 Cadet asking prices range from $357,593 to $520,000, with a median of $440,626 (market reference $340,000).
Robinson R44 Cadet Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R44 | 1993–now | 4 | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $25K – $775K | Private, family and light-commercial flying — four seats, far cheaper to run than a turbine | 9 |
| R44 Astro | 1993–2000 | 4 | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $22K – $155K | Vintage buyers wanting the lowest entry price | 5 |
| R44 Clipper I | 2000–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | — | Water operations on a budget | 3 |
| R44 Raven I | 2000–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $59K – $490K | Budget-conscious private owners | 77 |
| R44 Clipper II | 2002–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 994 lbs (451 kg) | $94K – $549K | Coastal, island and lake operations | 15 |
| R44 Raven II | 2002–now | 4 | 113 kts (209 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 994 lbs (451 kg) | $10K – $750K | Buyers wanting newest tech and strongest resale | 167 |
Compare Robinson R44 Cadet
See how the Robinson R44 Cadet stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare R44 Raven II vs R44 Astro vs R44 Raven I →Robinson R44 Cadet Price & Cost
How much does a Robinson R44 Cadet cost? Used R44 Cadet prices: $357K – $520K, average $439K (median $440K); market reference $340K, across 4 priced of 13 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 Cadet 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 $804,500 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Robinson R44 Cadet
Buying a Robinson R44 Cadet comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Robinson R44 Cadet
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Robinson R44 Cadet Inventory by Country
| United States | 9 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Austria | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Lowz | 1 |
Robinson R44 Cadet Inventory by State
| Florida | 27 |
| California | 11 |
| Texas | 7 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
Robinson R44 Cadet by Price
| Under $100k | 18 |
| Under $200k | 85 |
| Under $300k | 148 |
| Under $500k | 263 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Cadet
| 2020 R44 Cadet | $327,268 |
Robinson R44 Cadet Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Robinson R44 Cadet. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database