Detailed introduction to R44 Raven II Helicopter:
R44 Raven II, Approximately TTSN: 50. Painted Custom Yellow Base, Red Trim, Tan Interior, Leather Seats. Includes all standard equipment along with the following options: Air Conditioning, Bubble Observation Windows on all doors, Right Side Pilot Console, Four Point Shoulder Harness (Front Seats), Oil Filter System, Hydraulic Power Controls, Artificial Horizon w/slip skid indicator, Directional Gyro, Vertical Compass, IVSI, Garmin GTX330 Transponder w/Remote Altitude Encoder and TIS. King KY196A COM 1, Garmin 420 GPS/COM 2 , NAT AA12 Audio Panel, AM/FM/CD Player, Wired For X Headsets & Interface Front Seats, Xenon HID Landing Lights, Heated Pitot Tube, Metalized Upper Sheave, ELT Pointer 3000-10.
SPECIFICATION | RAVEN I | RAVEN II |
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Engine | Lycoming O-540, six cylinder, carbureted | Lycoming IO-540, six cylinder, fuel injected |
Horsepower | Derated to 225 for takeoff and 205 continuous | Derated to 245 for takeoff and 205 continuous |
Max Gross Weight | 2400 lb (1089 kg) | 2500 lb (1134 kg) |
Approximate Empty Weight (including oil & std avionics) |
1437 lb (652 kg) | 1495 lb (678 kg) |
Standard Fuel (29.5 gal) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 177 lb (80 kg) |
Auxiliary Fuel (17.0 gal) | 102 lb (46 kg) | 102 lb (46 kg) |
Pilot, Passengers and Baggage with Standard Fuel |
786 lb (357 kg) | 828 lb (376 kg) |
Cruise Speed* | up to 113 kts (130 mph) | up to 116 kts (135 mph) |
Maximum Range (no reserve)* | approx 300 nm (350 sm) | approx 300 nm (350 sm) |
Hover Ceiling IGE @ Gross Weight | 6400 ft | 8950 ft |
Hover Ceiling OGE @ 2300 lb | 4000 ft | 7500 ft |
Rate of Climb | over 1000 fpm | over 1000 fpm |
Maximum Operating Altitude | 14,000 ft | 14,000 ft |
Electrical System | 14 volt | 28 volt |