Robinson R44 vs Guimbal CABRI G2
The Robinson R44 and Guimbal Cabri G2 are often cross-shopped by buyers weighing seats against modern design. The R44 is a proven four-seat piston; the Cabri G2 is a newer two-seat trainer with a crashworthy airframe and a shrouded Fenestron tail rotor.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 446
- Median asking
- $337,560
- Range
- $103,500–$722,186
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 94
- Source marketplaces
- 17
- Model years available
- 1994–2026
- For sale now
- 15
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2010–2026
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Robinson R44 | Guimbal CABRI G2 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 366 | 1 |
| Serious | 33 | 1 |
| Fatal | 165 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 345 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 45% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Robinson R44 | Guimbal Cabri G2 |
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| Price Range | $103,500 – $722,186 | $286,228 – $1,318,686 |
| Category | Piston Helicopters | Piston Helicopters |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 260 HP | 145 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 300 nm (556 km) | 380 nm (704 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) | 1,543 lbs (700 kg) |
| Useful Load | 882 lbs (400 kg) | 530 lbs (240 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 48.0 gal (182 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 2,200 hrs | 2,200 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $150,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $200 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateRobinson R44
Guimbal Cabri G2
Which Should You Buy: Robinson R44 or Guimbal CABRI G2?
Bottom line: pick the R44 if you need four seats, more speed and a far larger used market at a lower entry price (~$25K vs ~$283K). Pick the Cabri G2 if you specifically want a modern two-seat trainer with its newer-generation safety features — but note it carries only two and costs more used.
Pick the R44 if…
- Budget matters — from $103,500 vs $286,228, you save ~$182,728.
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
- Faster cruise — 110 kts vs 100 kts.
- More inventory — 426 listings vs 15.
Pick the CABRI G2 if…
- Longer range — 380 nm vs 300 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2008 vs 1993.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.