Image Description
The Heli UK Expo Air Challenge Cup is a crowd facing series of races where the spectator can watch some thrilling flying as helicopters race up and down parallel courses with buckets of water against the clock and speed is of the essence!
Aircraft Data
The Robinson R-44 is a small light four-seat piston-driven civilian helicopter developed from the smaller Robinson R22. The R44 is both larger and faster and also features boosted flight controls| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1990 | 3000 | n/a | 1 | 3 |
Power
1 x Lycoming O-540 (235 - 380 hp) piston engine.
Dimensions
| Length | 21 ft. 5 in. |
|---|---|
| Rotor Span | 33 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 10 ft. 9 in. |
| Empty Weight | 1,450 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 2,400 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 130 kts |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 110 kts |
| Ceiling | 14,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 250nm |
| Max Range | 300nm |
Updated 22nd January 2009
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Robinson R-44 Raven II
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