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| Manufacturer |
Robinson
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| Type |
R44 Raven I
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| Introduced |
7/1/2002
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| In production? |
Yes
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| Units produced |
5325
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| Price US $ |
425,000.00
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| Overall Length |
38.25 ft
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| Length |
0 ft
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| Height |
10.75 ft
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| Width |
0 ft
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| Description |
With the R22, the Robinson Helicopter Company proved that it was able to rewrite market rules with its piston based, two seater, very light helicopter. Key to this achievement was the focus on a low total cost of ownership, which makes the R22 a very economical solution.
In the 19080s, it was only a matter of time before Robinson started on the design of the R22’s successor: the R44 Astro. This is a four seater, piston-based design, and the model is clearly derived from the R22; the fuselage follows the same lines and the rotor concept is also borrowed.
With the R44 line, Robinson introduced a piston engine based helicopter to the four seater market segment which was, at the time, dominated by turbine powered models. Soon, the R44 demonstrated that it was indeed possible to get a turbine performance for the price of a piston helicopter. The company thus again proved to be right in its approach, with more than 5300 R44s sold (2011).
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| Advertisement |
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| Design features |
- Electronic throttle governor
- Rotor brake
- Hydraulic control system
- Auxiliary fuel system for added versatility and longer range
- Powerful heater/defogger
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With the R22, the Robinson Helicopter Company proved that it was able to rewrite market rules with its piston based, two seater, very light helicopter. Key to this achievement was the focus on a low total cost of ownership, which makes the R22 a very economical solution.
In the 19080s, it was only a matter of time before Robinson started on the design of the R22’s successor: the R44 Astro. This is a four seater, piston-based design, and the model is clearly derived from the R22; the fuselage follows the same lines and the rotor concept is also borrowed.
With the R44 line, Robinson introduced a piston engine based helicopter to the four seater market segment which was, at the time, dominated by turbine powered models. Soon, the R44 demonstrated that it was indeed possible to get a turbine performance for the price of a piston helicopter. The company thus again proved to be right in its approach, with more than 5300 R44s sold (2011).
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- Advertisement -
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Design features:
- Electronic throttle governor
- Rotor brake
- Hydraulic control system
- Auxiliary fuel system for added versatility and longer range
- Powerful heater/defogger
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| Persons |
4
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| Max. Range |
400 mi
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| Cruise Speed |
130 mph
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| Max. Speed |
0 mph
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| Max. rate of Climb |
1000 ft/min
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| HOGE ceiling |
5100 ft
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| Service Ceiling |
14000 ft
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| Gross Weight |
2400 lb
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| Empty Weigt |
1442 lb
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| Useful Load |
774 lb
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| Fuel Capacity |
31 gallons
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| Number of Engines |
1
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| Engine Type |
Piston, 6 cylinder, carburator
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| Engine Code |
Lycoming O-540
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| Horse Power |
225
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| Rotorhead |
Teetering hinge and two coning hinges
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| Number of rotorblades |
2
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| Rotor Diameter |
0 ft
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| Number of tail rotorblades |
2
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| Tailrotor Diameter |
0 ft
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