Robin DR-400 2+2
The Robin DR400 is a French four-seat touring aircraft famous for its distinctive cranked wing and wooden construction. Its large canopy gives excellent visibility, while its light weight makes it popular with flying clubs. The DR400 has become one of the classic sights at French general-aviation airfields.
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The '2+2' designation marks a DR400 variant with reduced rear-seat space, certified for two adults plus two children rather than four full adults.
Specifications
| Length | 7 m (23 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
| Height | 2.2 m (7 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.9 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 135 kt (250 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 47 kt (87 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 600 ft/min (3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Landing distance | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 120 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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