Robin DR300
Robin Aircraft · France · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Robin DR300 is a French light aircraft family produced by Avions Pierre Robin, built around a wooden airframe and offering touring and training capability in a range of engine options.
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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Spot it by:
- French wooden-construction touring monoplane
- Side-by-side or tandem seating with bubble canopy
- Distinctive cranked gull-wing leading edge dihedral
A clean low-wing monoplane with distinctive cranked dihedral on the outer wing panel, a rounded bubble-type canopy, fixed tricycle undercarriage, and wooden construction.
Specifications
- The Robin DR300 has a length of 6.96 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.72 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 1–3 passengers.
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History
Robin developed the DR300 series from the earlier DR200 lineage in the early 1970s, offering variants from 108 hp to 180 hp to suit aero clubs and private owners. The type was widely exported and became a staple of French flying clubs.
Variants
The DR300 family includes the DR300/108, 125, 140, 160, and 180; subsequent developments led to the DR315, 320, and later DR400 series.
Where you'll see it
Very widely used across France and Europe by aero clubs and private owners; the DR400 successor remains in production.
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