Alpha 2000
| Alpha 2000 | |
|---|---|
Alpha Aviation | |
| Designer | |
| History | |
| First flight | 15 January 1976 |
The
History 1971–1994
The original
Licensed production was also undertaken in Canada.[3]
History 1994–2004
The R2160 model was returned to production with minor modifications in 1994 by Apex Aircraft.
New Zealand production 2004–2008
In 2004
Production of the New Zealand development began in 2006 against orders for nine aircraft and eighteen options (including orders from the UK, South Africa and Australia), with capacity to build four aircraft a month. An Alpha 160A, ZK-FXY, was first off the production line, being test flown on 12 April 2006. It was subsequently used as a company demonstrator. It made its first public appearance at the 2006
Variants
Robin/Apex
- R 2100A
- Powered by 81 kW (108 hp) Lycoming O-235 engine.[7] 34 built[8]
- R 2112 Alpha
- Replacement for R 2100 with 83.5 kW (112 hp) Lycoming O-235 engine.[8]
- R 2160 Alpha Sport
- 119 kW (160 hp) Lycoming O-320 engine.[8] Originally named Acrobin.[7] R 2160 D: technically identical version with slightly reduced max. allowed RPM to meet German noise limitations.[citation needed]
Alpha Aviation
As of 2006 three variants are offered. The approximate horsepower of each is indicated by the type number.
- Alpha 120T
- the smallest and cheapest, envisaged as a trainer.
- Alpha 160A
- a more powerful fully aerobatic trainer.
- Alpha 160Ai
- a fuel injected engine and equipped for cross country touring as well as aerobatics.
Specifications (R2160 Alpha Sport)
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1982–83[9]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.10 m (23 ft 3.5 in)
- Wingspan: 8.33 m (27 ft 4 in)
- Height: 2.135 m (7 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 13.00 m2 (140 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.34
- Airfoil: NACA 23015
- Empty weight: 575 kg (1,268 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × piston engine, 119 kW (160 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 257 km/h (160 mph, 138 kn) at sea level
- Cruise speed: 234 km/h (145 mph, 126 kn) at 3,350 m (11,000 ft)(65% power)
- Stall speed: 85 km/h (53 mph, 46 kn) (flaps down)
- Never exceed speed: 333 km/h (207 mph, 180 kn)
- Range: 796 km (495 mi, 430 nmi) (max fuel, 65% power)
- Service ceiling: 3,800 m (12,500 ft)
- Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,025 ft/min)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- Liberty XL2
- AMD Alarus
- Grumman American AA-1
- Piper Tomahawk
- Cessna 152
Related lists
References
- ^ Calderwood, Dave (3 May 2021). "Zenair's Chris Heintz RIP". Flyer. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Designer CHRIS HEINTZ
- ^ HR200JT
- ^ Robin HR200, R 2000 Alpha aircraft performance and specifications
- ^ Apex Aircraft and Alpha Aviation – A strategic alliance
- ^ "Hamilton's Alpha Aviation put into liquidation - NZ Herald". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021.
- ^ a b Donald 1997, p.777.
- ^ a b c Taylor 1982, p.77.
- ^ Taylor 1982, pp. 77–78.
- Donald, David (ed.).The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Leicester: Blitz, 1997. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
- ISBN 0-7106-0748-2.
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