Robin DR 300-125 Petit Prince

Robin Aircraft · France · first flew 1971 · light aircraft

The Robin DR 300-125 Petit Prince is a two-seat light aircraft derived from the DR 300 series, powered by a 125 hp Lycoming engine. It serves as a capable club trainer and tourer built with Robin's traditional all-wood construction.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.96 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Low-wing all-wood French tourer
Side-by-side two-seat cockpit with bubble canopy
Fixed tricycle undercarriage

Distinguished by its low wooden wing, sliding Plexiglas canopy enclosing side-by-side seats, and clean cowling for a flat-four Lycoming engine.

Specifications

The Robin DR 300-125 Petit Prince has a length of 6.96 m (23 ft).
It has a wingspan of 8.33 m (27 ft).
Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
Typical crew: 1 + 1 passenger.

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History

Robin Aircraft developed the DR 300 family in the early 1970s as successors to the Jodel-derived DR 200 series, introducing a more modern profile with a sliding canopy. The 125 Petit Prince variant used the 125 hp Lycoming O-235 engine, making it economical for flying clubs. Several hundred were built for the French and export markets.

Variants

The DR 300 family spanned engine options from 108 to 160 hp; the 125 Petit Prince sits in the middle of the range alongside the 140 and 160 variants.

Where you'll see it

Widely used by French aero clubs and found in small numbers across Europe; a stalwart of French civil aviation training.

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