Bell 407GXi vs Robinson R44 Raven II
The R44 Raven II flies further: 350 nm against 337 nm for the Bell 407. The Bell 407 is faster at high-speed cruise: 133 kts against 109 kts for the R44 Raven II.
Bell 407 or R44 Raven II?
Which flies further, the Bell 407 or the R44 Raven II?
The R44 Raven II flies further: 350 nm against 337 nm for the Bell 407.
Which is faster, the Bell 407 or the R44 Raven II?
The Bell 407 is faster at high-speed cruise: 133 kts against 109 kts for the R44 Raven II.
Which seats more passengers?
The Bell 407 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 India?
17 Bell 407 and 6 R44 Raven II are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Bell 407 vs R44 Raven II specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the DGCA list (31 August 2026).
| Specification | Bell 407 Bell | R44 Raven II Robinson Helicopter Company |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 337 nm (624 km) | 350 nm (648 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 133 kts (best) | 109 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 120 kts | Not published |
| Maximum altitude | 18,940 ft (best) | 14,000 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 5 to 6 (best) | 3 |
| Maximum seats | 6 (best) | 3 |
| Cabin volume | 85 cu ft | Not published |
| Baggage | 16 cu ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 1 × Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 with dual-channel FADEC (674 shp takeoff, mechanical limit) | 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, six cylinder, fuel injected (245 BHP takeoff, 205 BHP continuous) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5,000 lb | 2,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | Not published | 279 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2018 | Not published |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | Not published | $0.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | Not published | $331.43 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On India's charter list | 17 aircraft (best) | 6 aircraft |
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
Bell 407GXi
- Seats
- 5 to 6 (max 6)
- Range
- 337 nm
- Cabin
- 85 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 17 in India
Indian operators: Pawan Hans, Thumby Aviation, Trans Bharat Aviation
Bell 407 specs, interior and price →
Robinson R44 Raven II
- Seats
- 3 (max 3)
- Range
- 350 nm
- Cabin
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 6 in India
Indian operators: Jet Serve Aviation, Aman Aviation & Aerospace, Aone Helicopters
R44 Raven II specs, interior and price →Compare with other helicopters
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Bell 407 or the R44 Raven II?+
The R44 Raven II flies further: 350 nm against 337 nm for the Bell 407.
Which is faster, the Bell 407 or the R44 Raven II?+
The Bell 407 is faster at high-speed cruise: 133 kts against 109 kts for the R44 Raven II.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Bell 407 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 India?+
17 Bell 407 and 6 R44 Raven II are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Bell 407GXi Product Specifications (Bell Textron, January 2025)
- Bell 407GXi fact sheet (Bell Textron, 2022/2023, via TA Distributors)
- AIN: FAA Approves Bell 407GXi, First Customer Delivery Made (29 October 2018)
- Bell press release via Airframer: Bell launches new Bell 407GXi (26 February 2018)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.R.512 Bell 206/407, Issue 4 (16 December 2019)
- 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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