Grob G115

History of the Grob G115

The Grob G 115 is a fixed-wing general aviation aircraft primarily used for flight training. It is manufactured in Germany by Grob Aircraft (Grob Aerospace until January 2009). The E variant with 3-blade variable pitch propeller is used by the Finnish Air Force, Royal Navy and Army Air Forces for flight classification (pre-EFT flight courses) and the Royal Air Force as part of the 6th Flight Training School (6 FTS) Offers flights to University Squadrons and flight experience flights to RAF Air Cadets.

As of 2020, the Tutor is still used by the RAF for some primary flight training (3FTS), but it is planned to be phased out in favor of its replacement, the Prefect T1.

Specification

Basics

Years in Service

1999

Origins

Germany

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

330

Manufacturer

Grob Aircraft - Germany

Carrier

Australia; Belgium; Canada; Egypt; Finland; Kenya; Norway; Portugal; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom

Roles

Close Air Support (CAS)

Designed to operate near active ground elements with a wide range of air-to-surface weapon and ammunition options.

Education (General)

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

Dimensions and Weight

Length

24.8 feet

(7.55m)

Width/span

32.8 feet

(10.00m)

Height

7.9 feet

(2.40m)

Cured weight

1,510 lbs

(685kg)

MTOW

2,205 lbs

(1,000 kg)

Wgt Difference

+694 lbs

(+315kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x AEIO-360-B1F/B 4-cylinder air-cooled piston engine, 180 hp.

Maximum speed

214 km/h

(345 km/h | 186 knots)

Maximum

10,007 feet

(3,050 m | 2 km)

Area

715 km

(1,150 km | 2,130 nautical miles)

rate of climb

1,045 ft/min

(319 m/min)

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

Armor

None.

Variant

G115 - Base Series Name 115D2 "Tutor"