- Robin 2160
The Robin R2160A is an all metal, low wing, aerobatic
monoplane . It is powered by a 160hp (120kW)Lycoming O320D engine. It is stressed to +6 -3g and has aMTOW of 900kg. There is also afuel injected model (R160Ai) and a non-aerobatic 120hp trainer (R120T).These aircraft were originally designed by Pierre Robinand manufactured by
Apex Aircraft but the type certificate has since been obtained by aNew Zealand company calledAlpha Aviation . This company had all the manufacturing jigs shipped to New Zealand and began deliveries of new build aircraft in July 2006. The type designations (R2160A, etc.) remain the same.This company Alpha Aviation has since entered into liquidation.External links
* [http://www.alphaaviation.co.nz/index.asp Alpha Aviation homepage]
* [http://www.apex-aircraft.com/en/index.htm Apex Aircraft homepage]
* [http://www.bavaria-aviation.de
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