Robinson R44
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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.
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R44 | |
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Role | Light utility and trainer helicopter |
Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter Company |
Designer | Frank D. Robinson |
First flight | 31 March 1990 |
Introduction | 1993 |
Status | In production |
Produced | 1990–present |
Number built | 6,866+ (through 2023)[1][2] |
Developed from | Robinson R22 |
Developed into | Robinson R66 |
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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.[3][1]