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|caption= A Grob G 120A from a Canadian flight school |
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|type=[[Trainer (aircraft)|Trainer]] |
|type= [[Trainer (aircraft)|Trainer]] |
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|national origin= Germany |
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|manufacturer=[[Grob Aircraft]] |
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|first flight=1999 |
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|developed from |
|developed from= [[Grob G 115]] |
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|variants with their own articles= [[Grob G 120TP]] |
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The '''Grob G 120''' is a two-seat training and [[aerobatic]] low-wing aircraft with a carbon [[composite materials|composite]] airframe, built by [[Grob Aircraft]]. It is based on the Grob [[Grob G 115|G 115TA]] training aircraft and is specially designed for military and civil pilots training. It has a tricycle landing gear and a low [[tailplane]]. |
The '''Grob G 120''' is a two-seat training and [[aerobatic]] low-wing aircraft with a carbon [[composite materials|composite]] airframe, built by [[Grob Aircraft]]. It is based on the Grob [[Grob G 115|G 115TA]] training aircraft and is specially designed for military and civil pilots training. It has a tricycle landing gear and a low [[tailplane]]. |
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==Design and development |
==Design and development== |
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The airframe is made of [[carbon fibre reinforced plastic]] and is stressed to +6/-4g. Its minimum service life is just over 15,000 flight hours.{{ |
The airframe is made of [[carbon fibre reinforced plastic]] and is stressed to +6/-4g. Its minimum service life is just over 15,000 flight hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=G 120TP - GROB AIRCRAFT SE |url=https://grob-aircraft.com/en/g-120tp.html |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=grob-aircraft.com}}</ref> |
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The cockpit provides room for students wearing military equipment and helmets. The plane is equipped with movable seats and rudder pedals and an air conditioning system. A second thrust lever is available. |
The cockpit provides room for students wearing military equipment and helmets. The plane is equipped with movable seats and rudder pedals and an air conditioning system.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}} A second thrust lever is available.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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;{{visible anchor|G 120A}} |
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:Piston powered version with a [[Lycoming O-540|Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5]] six cylinder, [[four-stroke]], air-cooled piston [[aircraft engine]] producing {{convert|260|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref |
:Piston powered version with a [[Lycoming O-540|Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5]] six cylinder, [[four-stroke]], air-cooled piston [[aircraft engine]] producing {{convert|260|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=G 120A: High-performance training and aerobatics |url=https://grob-aircraft.com/en/g-120-general.html?file=files/content/PDFs/G120A/G120A_Spec_Sheet_R1.pdf |access-date=November 7, 2023 |website=Grob Aircraft |format=PDF}}</ref> |
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;[[G 120TP]] |
;[[G 120TP]] |
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:[[Turboprop]] powered version with a [[Allison Model 250|Rolls |
:[[Turboprop]] powered version with a [[Allison Model 250|Rolls-Royce 250-B17F]] aircraft engine producing {{convert|456|shp|kW|0|abbr=on}} for take-off and 380 shp (283 kW) for maximum cruise.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Operators== |
==Operators== |
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* [[German Air Force]]: 6<ref name="grob op"/> |
* [[German Air Force]]: 6<ref name="grob op"/> |
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* [[Israeli Air Force]]: 17<ref name="grob op"/><ref name="IAF Crash">[https://www.israelhayom.com/2020/11/24/2-killed-in-plane-crash-in-southern-israel/ IDF confirms Air Force pilot, cadet killed in training mission]</ref> |
* [[Israeli Air Force]]: 17<ref name="grob op"/><ref name="IAF Crash">[https://www.israelhayom.com/2020/11/24/2-killed-in-plane-crash-in-southern-israel/ IDF confirms Air Force pilot, cadet killed in training mission]</ref> The ''Snunit'' used by the IAF has a [[Lycoming O-540|Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5]] engine that produces a maximum speed of {{convert|235|km/h|kn|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="#2400">{{cite news |url=https://www.iaf.org.il/901-20575-en/IAF.aspx?indx=1 |publisher=Israeli Air Force |title=GROB G-120A (Hebrew nickname: 'Snunit' ('Swallow')) }}</ref> |
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* [[Kenya Air Force]]: 6<ref name="grob op"/> |
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* [[Bangladesh Air Force]]: 12(Total 24 G-120TP on order,12 received,rest of the 12 will be delivered by the end of 2022)<ref name="grob op"/> |
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* [[Myanmar Air Force]]: 20 |
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==Specifications (G 120A)== |
==Specifications (G 120A)== |
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|max takeoff weight note=(Utility)<ref name="Specs">{{cite web|url = http://www.grob-aircraft.eu/technical-specification-13.html|title = Grob 120A Technical Specifications |accessdate = 20 March 2012|last = Grob Aircraft|author-link = Grob Aircraft|date = n.d.}}</ref> |
|max takeoff weight note=(Utility)<ref name="Specs">{{cite web|url = http://www.grob-aircraft.eu/technical-specification-13.html|title = Grob 120A Technical Specifications |accessdate = 20 March 2012|last = Grob Aircraft|author-link = Grob Aircraft|date = n.d.}}</ref> |
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|fuel capacity={{convert|256| |
|fuel capacity={{convert|256|L}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* Grob G 115,120 and 140 Information brochure and Technical Datasheet (Grob Aerospace Sales Department, 2004) |
* Grob G 115,120 and 140 Information brochure and Technical Datasheet (Grob Aerospace Sales Department, 2004) |
Latest revision as of 11:46, 7 November 2023
Grob G 120 | |
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A Grob G 120A from a Canadian flight school | |
Role | Trainer |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Grob Aircraft |
First flight | 1999 |
Status | Active in production |
Primary users | French Air and Space Force Israeli Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force German Air Force |
Produced | 1999-present |
Developed from | Grob G 115 |
Variants | Grob G 120TP |
The Grob G 120 is a two-seat training and aerobatic low-wing aircraft with a carbon composite airframe, built by Grob Aircraft. It is based on the Grob G 115TA training aircraft and is specially designed for military and civil pilots training. It has a tricycle landing gear and a low tailplane.
Design and development
[edit]The airframe is made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic and is stressed to +6/-4g. Its minimum service life is just over 15,000 flight hours.[1]
The cockpit provides room for students wearing military equipment and helmets. The plane is equipped with movable seats and rudder pedals and an air conditioning system.[citation needed] A second thrust lever is available.[1]
Variants
[edit]- G 120A
- Piston powered version with a Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 six cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled piston aircraft engine producing 260 hp (194 kW).[2]
- G 120TP
- Turboprop powered version with a Rolls-Royce 250-B17F aircraft engine producing 456 shp (340 kW) for take-off and 380 shp (283 kW) for maximum cruise.[1]
Operators
[edit]- KF Defence Programs: 14[3] for training of Canadian Armed Forces (until 2013) and Royal Canadian Air Force (from 2013) pilots.[4]
- Israeli Air Force: 17[4][5] The Snunit used by the IAF has a Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 engine that produces a maximum speed of 235 km/h (127 kn).[6]
Specifications (G 120A)
[edit]Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004[7]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Length: 8.605 m (28 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 10.19 m (33 ft 5 in)
- Height: 2.57 m (8 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 13.29 m2 (143.1 sq ft)
- Airfoil: Eppler E884
- Empty weight: 960 kg (2,116 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,440 kg (3,175 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) (Utility)[8]
- Fuel capacity: 256 litres (56 imp gal; 68 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 air-cooled flat-six, 190 kW (260 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF/F7663R, 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) diameter [8]
Performance
- Maximum speed: 319 km/h (198 mph, 172 kn)
- Cruise speed: 307 km/h (191 mph, 166 kn) at 75% power (1,500 m (5,000 ft))
- Stall speed: 102 km/h (63 mph, 55 kn) with full flaps
- Never exceed speed: 435 km/h (270 mph, 235 kn)
- Range: 1,540 km (960 mi, 830 nmi) at 8,000 ft (2,400 m) and 45% power)
- Endurance: 6.35 hours at 10,000 ft and maximum endurance power setting[8]
- Service ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)
- g limits: +6/-4G
- Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)
Avionics
- Garmin avionics
See also
[edit]Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- Aermacchi SF.260
- Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
- ENAER T-35 Pillán
- Fuji T-3
- Lasta 95
- PAC CT/4 Airtrainer
- Socata TB-31 Omega
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "G 120TP - GROB AIRCRAFT SE". grob-aircraft.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "G 120A: High-performance training and aerobatics" (PDF). Grob Aircraft. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Transport Canada listing of aircraft owned by "Allied Wings"
- ^ a b c d e "Fleet Customers". Grob Aircraft. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ IDF confirms Air Force pilot, cadet killed in training mission
- ^ "GROB G-120A (Hebrew nickname: 'Snunit' ('Swallow'))". Israeli Air Force.
- ^ Jackson 2003, pp. 166–167.
- ^ a b c Grob Aircraft (n.d.). "Grob 120A Technical Specifications". Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- Grob G 115,120 and 140 Information brochure and Technical Datasheet (Grob Aerospace Sales Department, 2004)
- Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group, 2003. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5.
External links
[edit]- "Grob 120A official website". Archived from the original on 5 March 2011.