Robinson R44 Clipper I Helicopter
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.
6 used Robinson R44 Clipper I helicopters for sale · 4-seat · Reference price ~$300,000 ($220,000–$420,000) · updated 11 hours ago
Robinson R44 Clipper I Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Clipper I is a 4-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 Clipper I for Sale
Robinson R44 Clipper I asking prices range from $99,000 to $433,385, with a median of $159,000 (market reference $300,000).
Robinson R44 Clipper I 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 – $156K | Vintage buyers wanting the lowest entry price | 5 |
| 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) | $145K – $452K | Coastal, island and lake operations | 12 |
| 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 |
| R44 Cadet | 2016–now | 2 | 105 kts (194 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 750 lbs (340 kg) | — | Flight schools and time-building | 3 |
Compare Robinson R44 Clipper I
See how the Robinson R44 Clipper I stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Robinson R44 Clipper I cost? Used R44 Clipper I prices: $99K – $433K, average $230K (median $159K); market reference $300K, across 3 priced of 6 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 Clipper I 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 Clipper I
Buying a Robinson R44 Clipper I 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 Clipper I
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Robinson R44 Clipper I Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Greece | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
Robinson R44 Clipper I 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 Clipper I by Price
| Under $100k | 17 |
| Under $200k | 81 |
| Under $300k | 144 |
| Under $500k | 260 |
Robinson R44 Clipper I Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Robinson R44 Clipper I. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database