Grob G120

History of the Grob G120

The Grob G 120 is a two-seater trainer and aerobatic low-wing monoplane with a carbon fiber composite airframe manufactured by Grob Aircraft. It is based on the Grob G 115TA training aircraft and is designed for military and civilian pilot training. It has three-wheel landing gear and a low tail.

Body made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic with +6/-4g load. It has a minimum lifespan of just over 15,000 flight hours.

The cockpit accommodates students with military gear and helmets. The aircraft is equipped with movable seats and rudder pedals, as well as air conditioning. A second thrust lever is provided.

Rough G120 Specs

Basics

Year of Service

1999

Origins

Germany

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

70

Manufacturer

Grob Aircraft - Germany

Carrier

Argentina; Canada; France; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Mexico; Myanmar; Sweden (announced); United Kingdom; United States

Roles

Training (General)

Develop the ability to become a dedicated student pilot instructor (usually under the supervision of an instructor).

Dimensions and Weight

Length

28. 2 feet

(8.60m)

Width/span

33.5 feet

(10.20m)

Height

8.4 feet

(2.57m)

Cured weight

2,116 lbs

(960kg)

MTOW

3,307 lbs

(1,500 kg)

Wgt Difference

+?1,190

(+540kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 260hp flat-six, air-cooled, driving a five-blade nose propeller.

Maximum speed

199 km/h

(320 km/h | 173 kn)

Maximum

18,045 feet

(5,500 m | 3 km)

Area

957 km

(1,540 km | 2,852 nautical miles)

rate of climb

1,280 ft/min

(390 m/min)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

G120 - The name of the base series. G120A (Air Cooled) - Equipped with a 260 hp Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 air cooled engine. G120TP ("Turboprop") - Rolls-Royce 250-B17F turboprop with 456 hp.