PlaneFox tracks 1 Robin R2100 / R2160 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Robin R2100 / R2160 flies about 430 nm, roughly 796 km, which is about 3 h 25 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Robin R2100 / R2160 costs about EUR 1,830 a month to run, or about EUR 192 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Robin R2100 / R2160 belongs to the Robin R2000 Alpha family, a two-seat, low-wing trainer and sport aircraft developed in France by Avions Pierre Robin. The series first appeared in the late 1970s and production continued in several periods under Robin and later Apex branding. Unlike the wooden DR-series Robins, the R2100 / R2160 uses a metal airframe with fixed tricycle landing gear. It matters in the used market because it combines primary training practicality with responsive handling, and in R2160 form, genuine aerobatic capability.
The R2100 is the lower-powered version, typically fitted with a 100 hp Continental O-200 engine. The R2160 is the better-known aerobatic model, normally powered by a 160 hp Lycoming O-320 series engine. Typical cruise speeds fall roughly around 100 knots for the R2100 and about 115 to 120 knots for the R2160, depending on propeller, equipment and rigging. Published range figures vary with fuel installation and reserve policy, but the type is generally a short to medium-range trainer rather than a long-distance tourer. The R2160 is commonly associated with a service ceiling of about 13,000 feet. Buyers should verify the individual aircraft’s weight and balance, as useful load is sensitive to avionics, paint, interior and any training-related equipment.
The cabin seats two side by side with dual controls, good outward visibility and a compact baggage area behind the seats. The cockpit is simple and training-oriented, with conventional engine controls and straightforward systems. Most R2100 / R2160 aircraft were delivered with analog flight instruments and basic radio navigation equipment. In the current market, common upgrades include 8.33 kHz radios, Mode S transponders, portable or panel-mounted GPS, engine monitors and occasional Garmin GNS or GTN navigators. Garmin Perspective and factory G1000 installations are not typical for this model.
Condition and documentation matter more than cosmetics. Review airframe corrosion protection, landing gear history, canopy condition, control rigging, aerobatic usage, fatigue-related inspections and compliance with service bulletins or airworthiness directives. On R2160 examples, confirm that aerobatic limitations, placards, harnesses and logbook history are consistent. The R2100 usually appeals as a lower-cost basic trainer, while the R2160 commands more interest from buyers wanting a compact aerobatic-capable aircraft with familiar Lycoming support. Values are typically positioned below newer composite trainers, but strong examples with clean logs and modern radios can be competitive within the specialist two-seat training and sport market.