Aerobatic
Grob G-115
ICAO: G115
Overview
The Grob G-120A is a two-seat composite training aircraft developed for military and civilian flight schools. Designed to provide modern handling and low operating costs, it supports early-phase pilot training. The aircraft reflects Grob’s emphasis on composite airframe technology.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 6-cylinder
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 260 hp · 194 kW
- Avionics
- IFR instrumentation with EFIS and King / Bendix components
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 26 ft 7 in · 8.11 m
- Tail height
- 8 ft 9 in · 2.66 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 3 in · 1.30 m
- Wing span
- 33 ft 5 in · 10.18 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,300 lb · 1,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 3,150 lb · 1,450 kg
- Max payload
- 500 lb · 200 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 70 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 172 kt · 198 mph · 319 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 56 kt · 64 mph · 104 km/h
- Range
- 830 nm · 960 mi · 1,540 km
- Fuel burn
- 14.30 nm/gal · 7.00 km/L
- Ceiling
- 18,000 ft · 5,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,280 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,300 ft · 710 m
- Landing distance
- 1,840 ft · 560 m
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Operational Context
Grob G-120A — composite basic trainer
The G-120A first flew in the late 1990s as part of Grob’s expanding trainer portfolio. It was developed to provide a durable and efficient platform for ab initio military flight training. The aircraft features a low-wing composite structure with side-by-side seating and tricycle landing gear.
Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-540 piston engine producing approximately 260 horsepower, the G-120A cruises at around 140 knots (260 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is about 2,650 pounds (1,200 kg). The airframe is stressed for aerobatic training within defined limits.
The G-120A has been adopted by several air forces as an economical training solution before students transition to more advanced aircraft. Its composite construction reduces corrosion and maintenance demands. The aircraft remains a practical example of modern basic trainer design.
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