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VH-8V9

Built 2005 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Robinson R44Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
This aircraft is a
Robinson R44
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
350 nm
Cruise speed
113 kt
Max speed
—
Service ceiling
14,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
116 L
Dimensions
Length
11.7 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.2 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(229 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
16
Last 90 days
142
Last seen
2 Nov 2026
Tracked since
1 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 0h 10m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 4h 05m
  • Tracked flight25 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 1h 42m
  • Tracked flight6 Oct 2026 · 0h 23m
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 1h 58m
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 0h 25m
  • Tracked flight5 Oct 2026 · 2h 42m
  • Tracked flight4 Oct 2026 · 1h 03m
  • Tracked flight3 Oct 2026 · 2h 22m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
5,768Robinson R44 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-8V9AUACTIVE
    HUGHES HELICOPTERS PTY LTD
    2024 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-8V9 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-8V9?

VH-8V9 is a Robinson R44, built in 2005. Sprinkle's record for VH-8V9 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-8V9 currently active?

Registry records list VH-8V9's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Robinson R44.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-8V9?

VH-8V9 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 10967, the serial assigned to this Robinson R44 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-8V9?

VH-8V9's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7CAF37 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Robinson R44 broadcasts.