Robin Dr 300

Single Piston

The Robin DR.300 series represents a family of French all-metal touring aircraft produced by Centre-Est Aéronautique (later Avions Pierre Robin) beginning in the late 1960s. Distinguished by its distinctive cranked-wing design and sliding canopy, the DR.300 evolved through numerous variants including the DR.315 Petit Prince, DR.340 Major, DR.360 Chevalier, DR.380 Prince, and the popular DR.400 series that remains in production today. The type was designed as a modern alternative to fabric-covered tourers, offering better performance and handling than contemporaries like the Cessna 172 while maintaining docile flight characteristics suitable for training and private touring. Powered by Lycoming engines ranging from 108 to 180 horsepower depending on variant, the DR.300 family typically cruises between 120 and 140 knots with a range of approximately 600-700 nautical miles. The aircraft's low-wing configuration and excellent visibility made it popular with European flying clubs and private owners, particularly in France and Germany where the type achieved its strongest market presence. The DR.400 variants introduced a more powerful engine and refined aerodynamics, becoming the most commercially successful members of the family with over 1,000 units delivered. SkyMeter has tracked 14 flights across 6 airframes and 1 operators, covering routes.