N1121U

N1121U is a Robin R2000, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by PETERS ROBERT T, PETERS RYAN R. SkyMeter has tracked 10 flights totalling 3 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is 0WI1 to KAHH. Service window in our records spans 356 days. The Robin R2000 has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,094 lb, light wake category.

About the Robin R2000

The Robin R2000 is a French-built four-seat light aircraft that emerged in the 1980s as part of Avions Pierre Robin's effort to modernize its product line with all-metal construction. Unlike the company's earlier wood-and-fabric designs, the R2000 series features a durable aluminum airframe paired with a tricycle landing gear configuration, making it a practical trainer and personal transport for European and North American pilots. The type is powered by a Lycoming O-360 or IO-360 engine producing 160 to 180 horsepower, giving it respectable cruise speeds around 130 knots and a useful load that accommodates four adults with modest baggage.

What distinguishes the R2000 from its American contemporaries like the Cessna 172 or Piper Archer is its European design philosophy: a wider cabin, excellent visibility through large windows, and handling characteristics that emphasize stability over sporty responsiveness. The R2160 variant, common in the US registry, features fuel injection and a constant-speed propeller, making it a capable cross-country machine with a range exceeding 600 nautical miles. While never produced in large numbers compared to Cessna or Piper singles, the R2000 earned a loyal following among pilots who appreciated its solid construction, comfortable cabin, and distinctive French engineering.

The type remains active in flight training and private ownership, particularly in Europe and scattered across North American general aviation airports. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.