Robinson R44
VH-DKV (coming to Gippsland Soon)
The Bandicoot Robinson R44 can take 3 passengers. The R44 provides you with excellent visibility in both rear and front seats. We plan to bring you some great flight experiences later this year…….keep a look out … for our latest news.
R44 Specifications
Crew: one or two pilots
Capacity: four, including pilot
Payload: 748 lb (340 kg)
Length: 459″ (11,65 m)
Rotor diameter: 33 ft (10.1 m)
Tail rotor diameter: 4 ft 10 in (1.5 m)
Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.3 m)
Empty weight: 1,450 lb (657.7 kg)
Loaded weight: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 6 cylinder, flat engine with fuel injection, 245 bhp (183 kW)
Fuel: 100 low lead (100LL) fuel or 100/130.
Main tank capacity: 31.6 US gallons (120 liters)
Maximum speed: 130 kn (240 km/h; 150 mph)
Cruise speed: 110 kn (200 km/h; 130 mph)
Range: 300 nmi (560 km; 350 mi)