Robin HR 100
Robin · France · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Robin HR 100 is a French four-seat all-metal low-wing touring aircraft produced by Avions Robin, offering retractable undercarriage and a choice of engine power levels to suit different markets.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | clean fuselage with a mid-height shoulder brace on early variants transitioning to cantilever |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- four-seat all-metal low-wing tourer with retractable undercarriage
- fixed-pitch or constant-speed propeller on a Lycoming or Continental engine
- clean fuselage with a mid-height shoulder brace on early variants transitioning to cantilever
A conventionally clean all-metal low-wing four-seater with retractable gear; distinguished from the wooden-construction Robin DR 400 family by its all-metal fuselage and from American competitors by the distinctly French aesthetic of the cowling and cabin.
Specifications
- The Robin HR 100 has a length of 7.58 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.08 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
Centre-Est Aéronautique, which became Avions Robin, developed the all-metal HR 100 as a complement to the wooden DR 400 series, targeting owners seeking a more conventional metal construction. The HR 100 first flew in 1969 and was produced in several variants through the 1970s.
Variants
The HR 100/180 used a 180 hp Lycoming; the HR 100/200 carried a 200 hp engine for improved performance; a turbocharged HR 100/250 TR extended the ceiling and range. The family covered a range of performance levels within the same basic airframe.
Where you'll see it
Operated primarily by French private pilots and flying clubs, with exports to other European nations; the type remained competitive through the 1970s before the economic pressures of general aviation limited further production.
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