PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Robinson R44
Thread: Robinson R44
View Single Post
Old 6th Apr 2006, 12:20
  #766 (permalink)  
Hairyplane
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Midlands
Age: 71
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Raven 2

Despite a slightly heavier weight, you get a net gain of around 70lb in payload with the Raven 2.

Here are Raven 2 numbers.

Empty weight - 1535lbs
MAUW - 2500lbs
50 USG @ 6lb per gallon ( 14 USG per hour)

Basically, it is an excellent 3 seater with full fuel. The extra 70lb is worth having. When you consider the accident stats, fuel injection v carb is a safer option.

Hairy
Hairyplane is offline