ABC Robin
ABC Motors · United Kingdom · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The ABC Robin was a British ultralight monoplane of 1929, powered by the ABC Scorpion flat-twin engine. It was part of the late-1920s British light aeroplane movement aimed at making flying accessible to private owners.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- British late-1920s ultralight monoplane
- Very small high-wing parasol design with open cockpit
- Powered by an ABC Scorpion flat-twin engine
Tiny high-wing parasol monoplane with an open cockpit, fixed undercarriage, and a small flat-twin engine in a neat cowling — typical of British ultralight designs of the late 1920s.
Specifications
- The ABC Robin has a length of 5.28 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.72 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed by ABC Motors and first flown in 1929, the Robin was designed for the emerging private flying market in Britain. The late 1920s saw a proliferation of British ultralight designs following competitions and trials at Lympne, and the Robin was one of many types vying for the attention of private pilots. Its small size and modest engine made it economical but limited in performance.
Variants
The Robin was built in small numbers; no significant production variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
The ABC Robin served with private British owners in the early 1930s; very few were built and the type is now extremely rare historically.
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