Robin R-1180 Aiglon
The Robin R-1180 Aiglon is a French wooden touring aircraft descended from the Jodel line. Its cranked wing and light structure give it efficient short-field performance, while its enclosed cabin suits club flying. It represents a distinctive French tradition of elegant wooden light aircraft.
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Descended from the Jodel line, the Aiglon's cranked wing and wooden airframe represent a French tradition of elegant light touring aircraft.
Specifications
| Length | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.7 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (7 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.1 t |
| Range | 600 NM (1,111 km) |
| Maximum speed | 130 kt (241 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 50 kt (93 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 846 ft/min (4.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 470 m (1,542 ft) |
| Landing distance | 460 m (1,509 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 258 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-320 |
| Units built | 67 |
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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