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Robin DR400

The Wooden Wonder

“France's bent-wing club classic.”

ICAO type code DR40 · Robin

First catch: 25 points in Bogey
Robin DR400, The Wooden Wonder
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Crew
1
Max passengers
3
Typical config
1 pilot + 3 passengers
Built
2,700+

The story

The Robin DR400 is built of wood and fabric with a distinctive cranked wing, and every French aeroclub seems to own three. Sprightly, pretty, and still going: its DR401 successor carries the same wooden recipe forward.

Fun fact

The DR400's outer wing panels angle sharply upward — the 'cranked wing' that makes it instantly recognizable.

Quick answers

How do you identify a DR400?

Low wing with the outer panels angled sharply upward and a forward-sliding bubble canopy instead of doors.

How many passengers does the DR400 carry?

Up to 3. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.

When did the DR400 first fly?

Its first flight was in 1972.

How many DR400s have been built?

2,700+ built.

How rare is a DR400 in Bogey?

COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first DR400 catch is worth 25 points.

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Is a DR400 overhead right now?

Bogey shows every aircraft around you on a live map. When a DR400 crosses it, tap the blip and it flips into a COMMON card worth 25 points.

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