Robin / Alpha Aviation / Apex R 2100, R 2112, R 2160, Alpha

Touring / Aerobatic Aircraft

Robin R-2160 © Phil Vabre
Photo ©: Phil Vabre (Photos at airliners.net)
The Robin R 2000 is a single-engine two-seat light touring and aerobatic aircraft produced by the French manufacturer Avions Pierre Robin, later Apex Aircraft and today by Alpha Aviation, New Zealand.
The Robin R 2100 is a development of the Robin HR.200. The Robin R 2100 is today in production by Alpha Aviation as Alpha 120T, Alpha 160A & Alpha 160Ai.
Crew1
Passengers1
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelLycoming O-320-D2A
Engine Power119 kW160 hp
Speed330 km/h178 kts
  205 mph
Service Ceiling4.570 m14.993 ft
Range795 km429 NM
494 mi.
Empty Weight550 kg1.213 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight900 kg1.984 lbs
Wing Span8,33 m27 ft 4 in
Wing Area13,0 m²140 ft²
Length7,10 m23 ft 4 in
Height2,13 m6 ft 12 in
First Flight15. Jan. 1976
Production Statusin production
Developed fromRobin HR.200
ICAO CodeR200
Data for (Version)Robin R 2160 (Alpha 160A)
VariantsR2160, R2100, R2100A / Alpha 160A, R2160D, R2112, R2160i / Alpha 160Ai, R2120U / Alpha 120T