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      Robin Alpha 160A 
      2004 specs aircraft performance and specifications 
            
                              
                                
            
                              
                              Equally 
                              at home as a hard-working basic trainer, a 
                              spectacular aerobatic performer, or as a fast, 
                              cross-country plane, the Alpha 160 A (type 
                              certification name: R 2160) is an attractive, 
                              all-metal 160 hp two-seater, built for security 
                              and strength to acrobatic category. The 160 Ai 
                              model is equipped with a fuel injected engine. 
                                    
                                      
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                                        Alpha 160A 
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                                        Certification 
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                                        "A" Acrobatic | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Engine, Lycoming | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        O-320, 160 hp | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Hélice Propeller, 
                                        Sensenich | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        fixed pitch 
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                                        Gross weight | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        1984 lb  | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Useful load | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        564 lb  | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Wing span | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        28 ft 7 in 
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                                        Fuel capacity, std | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        31.7 US Gal 
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                                        Max.cruise, at 75% 
                                        power, best altitude | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        131 kt  | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Climbing speed, 
                                        sea level, at MTOW  | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        630 ft/min | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Max. range, at 65% 
                                        power, best altitude | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        430 Nm  | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Max. range, at 65% 
                                        power with optional 160 l tank, best 
                                        altitude | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        558 Nm | 
                                       
                                      
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                                        Take-off distance, 
                                        over 50 ft obstacle | 
                                        
                                        
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                                        1883 ft  | 
                                       
                                      
                                        
                                        Landing 
                                        distance, over 50 ft obstacle  
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                                        1444 ft  
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