Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter in United States
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
The Robinson R44 Raven II is the fuel-injected flagship of the R44 family, introduced in July 2002. Its Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 engine produces 245 hp and removes the carburetor-heat and mixture management of earlier R44s, giving noticeably better hot-and-high performance.
With four seats, a 2,500 lb gross weight, hydraulically boosted controls and a 130-knot maximum speed, the Raven II is the best-selling piston helicopter in the world and a mainstay of private ownership, flight training and light utility work. It remains in production today, and used examples typically sell between $200,000 and $650,000 depending on year, hours and avionics.
Buy it if you want the newest systems, the strongest altitude performance and the best resale value; look at the Raven I instead if budget is the priority and you fly mostly at lower altitudes.
168 used Robinson R44 Raven II helicopters for sale in United States · 4-seat · Used median asking $350,000 · New from $625,000 · Project from $49,000 · updated 19 min ago
Robinson R44 Raven II Specifications
Model specThe Robinson R44 Raven 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 Raven II for Sale
Browse all listings →Robinson R44 Raven II asking prices range from $30,000 to $782,122, with a median of $350,000 (market reference $400,000).
Robinson R44 Raven 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 | 9 |
| R44 Astro | 1993–2000 | 4 | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $22K – $154K | 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 Raven I | 2000–now | 4 | 109 kts (202 km/h) | 300 nm (556 km) | 882 lbs (400 kg) | $59K – $440K | Budget-conscious private owners | 73 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 II
See how the Robinson R44 Raven II stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare R44 Raven II vs R44 Astro vs R44 Raven I →Robinson R44 Raven II Price & Cost
How much does a Robinson R44 Raven II cost? Used R44 Raven II prices: $30K – $782K, average $350K (median $350K); market reference $400K, across 145 priced of 168 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 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 Raven II
Buying a Robinson R44 Raven II comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Robinson R44 Raven II Inventory by Country
| United States | 178 |
| United Kingdom | 9 |
| Canada | 7 |
| South Africa | 6 |
| China | 6 |
| Australia | 4 |
Robinson R44 Raven II Inventory by State
| Florida | 18 |
| California | 7 |
| Texas | 5 |
| Oregon | 3 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 2 |
Robinson R44 Raven II by Price
| Under $100k | 17 |
| Under $200k | 84 |
| Under $300k | 141 |
| Under $500k | 241 |
Recently Sold Robinson R44 Raven II
| 2024 R44 Raven II | $750,000 |
| 2008 R44 Raven II | $221,159 |
| 2010 R44 Raven II | $157,734 |
| 2009 R44 Raven II | $409,012 |
| 2026 R44 Raven II | $693,640 |
| 2026 R44 Raven II | $693,640 |
Robinson R44 Raven II Safety Record
Across all R44 Raven II variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2006–2007. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
3
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2006–2007. Includes all Robinson R44 Raven II variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.