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ProgramsRobinson R44

Aircraft program

Robinson R44

In production

Single piston light utility helicopter. Variants are Raven I and Raven II (fuel-injected engine); also R44 Clippers equipped with floats. Includes Robinson Unmanned R44 Airtruck / Sprayhawk (initially developed by Rotor Technologies), and Rotor R220Y (R550 prototype).

Lift type
Rotary wing
Construction
Factory-built
Control
Piloted
Engine type
Piston
Application
Sport, Trainer
Final assembly

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
Rotor R220Y / 2022Uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R22. Used to develop and demonstrate core autonomous flight technologies that will be used on the R550X.
Robinson R44 Raven I2000 / 2000Production: 32 (2024). Four-seat helicopter, basic version with hydraulic control system and elastomeric tail rotor bearings, includes Clipper I with floats.
Robinson R44 Raven II2002 / 2002Production: 121 (2024). Upgraded version designed to requirements of FAR Pt 27, includes Clipper II with floats.
Robinson R44 Cadet2016 / 2016Production: 5 (2024). Based on Raven I with rear seat removed and reconfigured for cargo, tailored for training market, includes variant with floats.
Robinson Unmanned R442023 / 2024Utility UAV based on Robinson R44, equipped to lift heavy loads up to 1,212 lbs (550 kg) in all weather conditions. Flight time of over 3 hours and top speed of 150 mph. Includes agricultural Sprayhawk and cargo Airtruck variants. Formerly Rotor R550X.

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Robinson Helicopter CompanyNews
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