Robinson R44 Raven I Helicopter in United States
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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.
77 used Robinson R44 Raven I helicopters for sale in United States · 4-seat · Used median asking $220,000 · New from $445,390 · updated 4 hours ago
Robinson R44 Raven I Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Raven 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 Raven I for Sale
Browse all listings →Robinson R44 Raven I asking prices range from $59,000 to $490,000, with a median of $220,000 (market reference $280,000).
Robinson R44 Raven 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 – $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 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) | $30K – $750K | Buyers wanting newest tech and strongest resale | 166 |
| 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 Raven I
See how the Robinson R44 Raven I stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Robinson R44 Raven I cost? Used R44 Raven I prices: $59K – $490K, average $220K (median $220K); market reference $280K, across 77 priced of 77 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 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 $804,500 (2025). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Robinson R44 Raven I
Buying a Robinson R44 Raven 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 Raven I
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Robinson R44 Raven I Inventory by Country
| United States | 79 |
| Australia | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
Robinson R44 Raven 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 Raven I by Price
| Under $100k | 17 |
| Under $200k | 84 |
| Under $300k | 147 |
| Under $500k | 262 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Raven I
| 2001 R44 Raven I | $319,000 |
| 2018 R44 Raven I | $505,819 |
| 2003 R44 Raven I | $331,399 |
| 2015 R44 Raven I | $355,000 |
| 2006 R44 Raven I | $377,911 |
| 2015 R44 Raven I | $253,733 |
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.
4
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
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.