Robin R.1180 Aiglon
Avions Robin · France · first flew 1977 · light aircraft
The Robin R.1180 Aiglon is a French four-seat touring and training monoplane designed and built by Avions Robin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Four-seat low-wing monoplane
- Lycoming O-360 engine in the nose
- Developed from the Robin HR100
Look for a four-seat low-wing monoplane with a 9 metre span and a single Lycoming engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Robin R.1180 Aiglon has a length of 7.26 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.08 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 251 km/h (156 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Robin HR100 and first flew in 1977. It was powered by a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A3AD flat-four engine.
Variants
The R.1180T was the production variant with longer cabin side windows, 30 built. The R.1180TD Aiglon II added a new instrument panel, improved cabin furnishing and an external baggage locker, 36 built.
Where you'll see it
A total of 67 were built.
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