Robin R-300
The Robin R-300 is a French aerobatic trainer derived from the company’s familiar wooden light-aircraft designs. Its low wing and tandem seating give instructors a direct view of the student, while a stronger structure permits basic aerobatic manoeuvres. Robin built it for clubs and military-style screening rather than mass-market touring. The type is a rare sight outside France, where it is overshadowed by the more numerous CAP aerobatic aircraft.
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The Robin R-300 pairs tandem seating with a strengthened airframe, giving instructors a clear view of students during basic aerobatic training.
Specifications
| Length | 7.2 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.7 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1 t |
| Range | 550 NM (1,019 km) |
| Maximum speed | 145 kt (269 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 590 ft/min (3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 520 m (1,706 ft) |
| Landing distance | 490 m (1,608 ft) |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming AEIO-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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