R44 Raven Helicopter
For those who expect excellence and appreciate value, at last there’s the R44 helicopter. Quite simply, the R44 helicopter delivers the performance of an expensive turbine helicopter at an affordable piston price. Its sleek design, impressive speed, and unparalleled reliability give it the competitive edge in today’s fast-paced, changing environment. The R44 helicopter became the top-selling helicopter in approximately 2001 and has continued to do so.
The R44 Raven is offered in two models: The Raven I and Raven II. 90% of our sales are in the Raven II because of the increased power, payload and resale value. The Raven I works very well for operators who are not concerned about high and hot operations, carburetor heat, and the decreased payload. Benefits of the Raven I are the decreased purchase price and slightly lower operating costs per hour. As we say, each helicopter is a tool, and we are here to help you find the tool for the job.
Raven I
The R44 Raven I offers turbine performance at an affordable piston price with high reliability, fuel economy, endurance, and comfortable hydraulic controls. This model is also available with fixed-utility floats as a Clipper I.
| Specifications | Raven I |
|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming O-540, six cylinder, carbureted |
| Horsepower | Derated to 225 for takeoff and 205 continuous |
| Maximum Gross Weight | 2400 lb (1089 kg) |
| Approximate Empty Weight (including oil & standard avionics) | 1450 lb (658 kg) |
| Standard Fuel (29.5 gal) | 177 lb (80 kg) |
| Auxiliary Fuel (17.0 gal) | 102 lb (46 kg) |
| Pilot, Passengers, and Baggage (with standard fuel) | 773 lb (351 kg) |
| Cruise Speed at Maximum Gross Weight | up to 108 kts (200 km/h) |
| Maximum Range (no reserve) | approx 300 nm (550 km) |
| Hover Ceiling IGE | 6400 ft @ 2400 lb |
| Hover Ceiling OGE | 4000 ft @ 2300 lb |
| Rate of Climb | over 1000 fpm |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 14,000 ft |
| Electrical System | 28 volt |
Raven II
The high-performance R44 Raven II is designed for more payload, higher altitudes, and faster speeds with all the luxuries of the Raven I. The latest in the R44 line, this aircraft is also available as a Clipper II, Police Helicopter, and Newscopter.
| Specifications | Raven II |
|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming IO-540, six cylinder, fuel injected |
| Horsepower | Derated to 245 for takeoff and 205 continuous |
| Maximum Gross Weight | 2500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Approximate Empty Weight (including oil & standard avionics) | 1505 lb (683 kg) |
| Standard Fuel (29.5 gal) | 177 lb (80 kg) |
| Auxiliary Fuel (17.0 gal) | 102 lb (46 kg) |
| Pilot, Passengers, and Baggage (with standard fuel) | 818 lb (371 kg) |
| Cruise Speed at Maximum Gross Weight | up to 109 kts (202 km/h) |
| Maximum Range (no reserve) | approx 300 nm (550 km) |
| Hover Ceiling IGE | 8950 ft @ 2500 lb |
| Hover Ceiling OGE | 7500 ft @ 2300 lb |
| Rate of Climb | over 1000 fpm |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 14,000 ft |
| Electrical System | 28 volt |
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Paul Lesson
Eric helped me immeasurably in making my decision to buy an R44 – in my case the Raven II to facilitate mountain operations. We were looking for an affordable and reliable (primarily) two person ship with enough room and payload for camping gear so we could explore the western mountains. His long experience in the industry helped convince me that I did not want the completely unpredictable maintenance costs of a turbine alternative like a Bell 206. Now after flying another season of Jet Rangers, and Long Rangers at work, and bringing my log book up to 625 hours air time, I see the surprises that turn up at supposedly routine 100 hour inspections. I am more thankful than ever for Eric’s counsel.
What about performance you ask? I can’t help but feel like a reasonably loaded R44 feels much more capable and willing than a Jet Ranger in a similar circumstance, and while I am not trying to fill all the seats, cram the baggage compartments, and fill the fuel tanks before prowling around 9000 foot peaks with any intention of landing, I have easily slipped into any number of alpine hideaways over 7000 feet with half full tanks, and 2 or 3 of us on board with our hiking packs and other supplies for the day. So far I have not used more than maximum continuous power to get in or to get out of even my highest landings, so there remains all that 5 minute take-off power reserve for a moment of inattentiveness, much more than I can say for my average working day in a Jet Ranger.
In my opinion this is a truly great ship, and you cannot do better than to select Eric as a dealer. He solved every roadblock in my way, even those that cropped up at the very last minute, and he did it all without ever batting an eyelash. You’d think I was his only customer, something I know is far from the truth – it seems like everyone I have met in Western Canada has purchased their machine from him, and they are all equally complimentary! I am now a believer – the R44 Raven II is far and away the ship of choice for any conceivable private use, and that will not change, for many reasons, even after the introduction of the R66.
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