Leonardo AW109 Trekker vs Robinson R44 Raven II
The AW109 Trekker flies further: 447 nm against 350 nm for the R44 Raven II. The AW109 Trekker is faster at high-speed cruise: 148 kts against 109 kts for the R44 Raven II.
AW109 Trekker or R44 Raven II?
Which flies further, the AW109 Trekker or the R44 Raven II?
The AW109 Trekker flies further: 447 nm against 350 nm for the R44 Raven II.
Which is faster, the AW109 Trekker or the R44 Raven II?
The AW109 Trekker is faster at high-speed cruise: 148 kts against 109 kts for the R44 Raven II.
Which seats more passengers?
The AW109 Trekker seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 6 against up to 3 for the R44 Raven II.
Which is easier to charter in France?
5 AW109 Trekker and 18 R44 Raven II are on the French DGAC charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
AW109 Trekker vs R44 Raven II specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the France's DGAC list of air carriers (13 January 2026).
| Specification | AW109 Trekker Leonardo Helicopters | R44 Raven II Robinson Helicopter Company |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 447 nm (828 km) (best) | 350 nm (648 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 148 kts (best) | 109 kts |
| Maximum altitude | Not published | 14,000 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 5 to 6 (best) | 3 |
| Maximum seats | 7 (best) | 3 |
| Cabin volume | 137.7 cu ft | Not published |
| Baggage | 29.3 cu ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C (FADEC) | 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, six cylinder, fuel injected (245 BHP takeoff, 205 BHP continuous) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 7,000 lb | 2,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 1,398 lb | 279 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2018 | Not published |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $4.2M | $0.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | Not published | $331.43 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On France charter list | 5 aircraft | 18 aircraft (best) |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both helicopters at a glance
Leonardo AW109 Trekker
- Seats
- 5 to 6 (max 7)
- Range
- 447 nm
- Cabin
- 137.7 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 5 in France
French operators: SAF Hélicoptères, Hélisécurité
AW109 Trekker specs, interior and price →
Robinson R44 Raven II
- Seats
- 3 (max 3)
- Range
- 350 nm
- Cabin
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 18 in France
French operators: Heli Nord, HBG France, Helipartner (Green Bees Hélicoptère)
R44 Raven II specs, interior and price →Compare with other helicopters
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the AW109 Trekker or the R44 Raven II?+
The AW109 Trekker flies further: 447 nm against 350 nm for the R44 Raven II.
Which is faster, the AW109 Trekker or the R44 Raven II?+
The AW109 Trekker is faster at high-speed cruise: 148 kts against 109 kts for the R44 Raven II.
Which seats more passengers?+
The AW109 Trekker seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 6 against up to 3 for the R44 Raven II.
Which is easier to charter in France?+
5 AW109 Trekker and 18 R44 Raven II are on the French DGAC charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Leonardo Helicopters: AW109 Trekker technical data (helicopters.leonardo.com, accessed October 2026)
- Leonardo press release: AW109 Trekker EASA type certification (27 December 2017)
- Leonardo Helicopters AW109 Trekker brochure, AW109Trekker-Mk-1119 (via Sloane Helicopters)
- Agusta (Leonardo): AW109 Trekker range page (accessed October 2026)
- HeliHub: Sloane orders 3 additional AW109 Trekkers for 2027 delivery (26 May 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: Leonardo Helicopters AW109 Trekker (page modified June 2026)
- Helis.com: AW109 Trekker news (deliveries started in 2018; FAA certification March 2019)
- New Zealand CAA type acceptance report: Leonardo AW109/119, A109S with Trekker kit (2020)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.R.121 R44, Issue 07 (8 January 2025)
- Robinson Helicopter Company: R44 Raven II and Clipper II specifications (robinsonheli.com, accessed October 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler: Robinson R44 Raven II (page modified June 2026)
- Robinson R44 digital corporate brochure (February 2026)
- Robinson: R44 Raven II Estimated Operating Cost, 2026
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