Helicopter Fleet

Rockhampton Helicopters operates two R44 Helicopters.

The R44 is an American built Helicopter produced by the Robinson Helicopter Company. The R44 is the highest selling 4 seat helicopter in the world.

General Information:

• Crew: 1
• Passengers: 3
• Length: 9 metres
• Rotor Diameter: 10 meters
• Height: 3.2 meters
• Powerplant: 1 x Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 6 cylinder. Horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled normally aspirated 245bhp(183kw)

 

Performance:

• Crusing Speed: 110 knots
• Range: 560 km
• Service Ceiling: 14’000 feet
• Rate of Climb: 1’700 feet per minute