2008 Robinson R44 Raven II

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New price: $387,000
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-540
TBO (hrs.): 2200
Horsepower: 245@SL
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Rotor size (ft.): 33
Landing gear type: Skids/Floats
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2500
Gross weight (lbs.): 2500
Landing weight (lbs.): 2500
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1506
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 994
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 700
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 49
Overall length: 38 ft. 2 in.
Height: 10 ft. 11 in.
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 10.2
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 49
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 113
65% power: 105*
Fuel consumption, 75% power (gph): 16*
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1000
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,000
Hover in ground effect (ft.): 8950
Hover out of ground effect (ft.): 4500 4500
* Estimated
Source: Robinson Helicopter Company

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