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Robin Aiglon

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R.1180 Aiglon
Robin R.1180TD Aiglon PH-AIG at Midden-Zeeland Airfield (EHMZ), August 4, 1990
Role Four-seat touring and training monoplane
National origin France
Manufacturer Avions Robin
First flight 1977
Number built 67
Developed from Robin HR100

The Robin R.1180 Aiglon is a French four-seat touring and training monoplane designed and built by Avions Robin.

Development

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The Aiglon is an all-metal low-wing monoplane with a fixed tricycle landing gear and powered by a nose-mounted 180 hp (134 kW) Lycoming O-360-A3AD or a Lycoming O-360-A3A engine. It was based on the early HR100 but had a lighter airframe and new fin and rudder. The prototype first flew on 25 March 1977[1] and the production version with detail improvements was certified on 19 September 1978.

Variants

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R.1180 Aiglon
Prototype, one built
R.1180T Aiglon
Production variant with longer cabin side windows, 30 built
R.1180TD Aiglon II
A R.1180T with a new instrument panel, improved cabin furnishing and an external baggage locker, 36 built

Specifications (R.1180)

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Data from Orbis.[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 3
  • Length: 7.26 m (23 ft 9.75 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.08 m (29 ft 9.5 in)
  • Height: 2.38 m (7 ft 9.75 in)
  • Wing area: 15.10 m2 (162.54 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A3AD flat-four piston engine , 134 kW (180 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 251 km/h (156 mph, 136 kn)
  • Range: 1,625 km (1,009 mi, 877 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,030 m (16,505 ft)

See also

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Related development

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Simpson 1991, page 261
  2. ^ Orbis 1985, page 2800

Bibliography

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  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
  • Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-194-X.