A.B.C. Robin

The A.B.C. Robin is an aircraft of the British manufacturer ABC Motors Ltd.. and was developed in 1929. The single-engine single-seat high-wing, and was designed by AA Fletcher. The fuselage consisted mainly of plywood, the wings, however, were covered with fabric. The spur wheel landing gear was not retractable.

The airfoil assembly and the generous glazing of the cockpit allowed the pilots an excellent view of the ground. To reduce the footprint, the wings could be folded against the fuselage.

Specifications

• Wingspan: 7.72 m
• Height: 1.73 m
• Length: 5.36 m
• Wing area: 10.23 m²
• Empty weight: 188 kg
• Start Weight: 308 kg
• Maximum speed: 169 km / h
• Cruising speed: 137 km / h
• Climbing speed near the ground 229 m / min
• Service ceiling: 5,180 m ( 17,000 ft)
• Range: 550 km
• Fuel capacity: 36.5 l
• Engine: air cooled A.B.C. Motors Scorpion II, 2- cylinder boxer engine with 40 hp and starting power 34 hp continuous duty

• Civilian aircraft type
• Single Engine aircraft