Also known as Robinson R44
family of light helicopter
Key facts
- Type
- Light utility and trainer helicopter
- Manufacturer
- Robinson Helicopter Company
- Designer
- Frank D. Robinson
- Status
- In production
- Number built
- 6,866+ (through 2023)
- Manufactured
- 1990–present
- First flight
- 31 March 1990
- Developed from
- Robinson R22
- Developed into
- Robinson R66
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.robinsonheli.com
- Image
- Robinson r44.jpg
- Height
- 3.28
- Length
- 11.66
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- Robinson R44
- first flight
- 1990-03-31
- native label
- Robinson R44
- cruise speed
- 200
- vehicle range
- 560
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The Robinson R44 is a four-seat light helicopter produced by Robinson Helicopter Company since 1992. Derived from the company's two-seat Robinson R22, the R44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls and a larger engine. It was first flown on 31 March 1990 and received FAA certification in December 1992, with the first delivery in February 1993.
The R44 has been the world's best-selling general aviation (GA) helicopter every year since 1999. It is one of the most-produced GA aircraft of the 21st century, with 5,941 deliveries from 2001 to 2020.
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