Whether you have taken an air tour with Cocoa Beach Helicopters before, or are a first-time customer, the flight team is proud to introduce you to Goldie, a Robinson R-44 helicopter.
Goldie, was manufactured in April of 2006, has a single-engine, four-seats (one crew seat and three passenger), and is classified as a light utility helicopter produced by the US-American manufacturer Robinson Helicopter Company. The Robinson R-44 models of helicopters have been in production since 1977, featuring an advanced airframe and rotor system with a high degree of redundancy to achieve rugged reliability. These helicopter models are high performing, reliable, and easy to maintain.
With a gross weight of 2,500 pounds (1,500 when empty), a length of 38′ 4”, and a height of 10′ 9″, Goldie is pretty big, but she can still maintain a maximum airspeed of 150 mph. She has hydraulically boosted controls to eliminate cyclic and collective feedback forces while providing responsive handling.
Meet Goldie in person on your next helicopter tour with Cocoa Beach Helicopters, where you can get amazing views of Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, the Space Coast, and more!
Source: R44 Raven II and Clipper II Helicopters - Robinson Helicopter Company %; Robinson R44 - Price, Specs, Photo Gallery, History - Aero Corner; Robinson R44 - Specifications - Technical Data / Description (flugzeuginfo.net)
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