Robinson R44 Clipper I Helicopter in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
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.
· 4-seat · Reference price ~$300,000 ($220,000–$420,000) · updated recently
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
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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 | 444 |
| R44 Astro | 1993–2000 | 4 | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $22K – $315K | Vintage buyers wanting the lowest entry price | 7 |
| R44 Raven I | 2000–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $59K – $648K | Budget-conscious private owners | 115 |
| R44 Clipper II | 2002–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 994 lbs (451 kg) | $94K – $776K | Coastal, island and lake operations | 24 |
| R44 Raven II | 2002–now | 4 | 113 kts (209 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 994 lbs (451 kg) | $10K – $899K | Buyers wanting newest tech and strongest resale | 280 |
| R44 Cadet | 2016–now | 2 | 105 kts (194 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 750 lbs (340 kg) | $357K – $563K | Flight schools and time-building | 16 |
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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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 | 259 |
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