Robinson R44 Raven I Helicopter 2020s
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16 used Robinson R44 Raven I helicopters for sale 2020s · 4-seat · $369K – $744K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Robinson R44 Raven I
The Robinson R44 Raven I, introduced in 2000, was the first R44 with hydraulically boosted flight controls and adjustable pedals, greatly reducing pilot workload. It is powered by a carbureted Lycoming O-540-F1B5 producing 225 hp, driving a four-seat airframe at a 2,400 lb gross weight.
The Raven I offers the practicality of the R44 family at a lower acquisition and overhaul cost than the fuel-injected Raven II, making it one of the most popular owner-flown and training helicopters worldwide. Used examples generally sell between $120,000 and $450,000 depending on year and hours since overhaul.
Buy it if you want the lowest-cost route into an R44 and operate at lower altitudes; step up to the Raven II if you regularly fly hot-and-high or want to avoid carburettor-heat management.
Robinson R44 Raven I Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Raven I is a 4-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 109–113 kt (202–209 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 882–994 lbs (400–451 kg).
16 Robinson R44 Raven I For Sale
Browse all 16 listings →There are currently 16 used Robinson R44 Raven I for sale, ranging from $369,473 to $744,120, with a median asking price of $553,500.
Robinson R44 Raven I Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R44 Raven II | 2002–now | 4 | 113 kts (209 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 994 lbs (451 kg) | $30K – $899K | Buyers wanting newest tech and strongest resale | 277 |
Compare Robinson R44 Raven I
See how the Robinson R44 Raven I stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare Robinson R44 generations →Robinson R44 Raven I Price & Cost
How much does a Robinson R44 Raven I cost? Used R44 Raven I prices: $369K – $744K, average $534K (median $553K), across 7 priced of 16 active listings.
Based on 13 priced 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 Raven 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 $693,640 (2026). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Robinson R44 Raven I
Every Robinson R44 Raven I 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 Raven I Inventory by Country
| United States | 316 |
| Canada | 20 |
| United Kingdom | 14 |
| Australia | 14 |
| South Africa | 12 |
| China | 9 |
Robinson R44 Raven I Inventory by State
| Florida | 34 |
| California | 9 |
| Texas | 6 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Oregon | 4 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
Robinson R44 Raven I by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 80 |
| Under $300k | 143 |
| Under $500k | 259 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Raven I
| 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 |
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| Robinson R44 | 435 |
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Robinson R44 Raven I Safety Record
Across all R44 Raven I variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2006–2018. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2018 | Kanaš, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Oct 19, 2007 | Morrison, MO | Incident | Loss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the g… |
| May 03, 2006 | Rocky Point, NC | Incident | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tra… |
| May 01, 2006 | Desert Center, CA | Fatal (2) | a loss of control and the divergence of the main rotor blade system from its normal rotational path for undetermined rea… |
NTSB records 2006–2018. Includes all Robinson R44 Raven I variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.