Robinson R44 Clipper II Helicopter in Ireland
The Robinson R44 Clipper II is the float-equipped version of the fuel-injected Raven II. It pairs the 245 hp Lycoming IO-540, 2,500 lb gross weight and hydraulic controls of the Raven II with fixed utility floats or pop-out emergency floats for over-water operation.
The added power of the Raven II engine makes the Clipper II well suited to heavier amphibious utility, tour and survey roles, and it is the most capable factory float configuration in the R44 line. Used examples typically sell between $250,000 and $750,000.
Buy it if you fly coastal, island or lake routes and want fuel-injection performance; choose the standard Raven II if you don't need water capability.
1 used Robinson R44 Clipper II helicopters for sale in Ireland · 4-seat · $145,000–$450,537 · market reference $450,000 · New from $689,500 · updated 20 hours ago
Robinson R44 Clipper II Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Clipper II 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 II for Sale
Robinson R44 Clipper II asking prices range from $145,000 to $450,537, with a median of $328,000 (market reference $450,000).
Robinson R44 Clipper II 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 | 445 |
| 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 Clipper I | 2000–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $99K – $434K | Water operations on a budget | 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 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 | 281 |
| 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 II
See how the Robinson R44 Clipper II stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Robinson R44 Clipper II cost? Used R44 Clipper II prices: $145K – $450K, average $328K (median $328K); market reference $450K, across 12 priced of 1 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 II 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 II
Buying a Robinson R44 Clipper II 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 II
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Robinson R44 Clipper II Inventory by Country
| United States | 13 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
Robinson R44 Clipper II 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 II by Price
| Under $100k | 17 |
| Under $200k | 83 |
| Under $300k | 146 |
| Under $500k | 262 |
Robinson R44 Clipper II by Decade
| 2000s | 1 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Clipper II
| 2005 R44 Clipper II | $314,871 |
| 2009 R44 Clipper II | $425,000 |
| 2010 R44 Clipper II | $381,500 |
| 2009 R44 Clipper II | $425,000 |
Robinson R44 Clipper II Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Robinson R44 Clipper II. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database