Grob G-120
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
Technical specifications
| Version: G-120A | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 1,540 km (957 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h (270 mph) |
| Wing area | 13.3 m² (143.2 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m (33.4 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (8.7 ft) |
| Length | 8.1 m (26.6 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,490 kg (3,285 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 6.501 m/s (21.3 ft/s) |
| Takeoff distance | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
| Powerplant | 1 x pistons engine Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 delivering 194 kW each |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Indonesia | 30 | |
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Mexico | 25 | |
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Bangladesh | 24 | |
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United Kingdom | 23 | |
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Myanmar | 20 | |
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France | 18 | |
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Israel | 16 | |
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Canada | 14 (+23) | |
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Kenya | 14 (+2) | |
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Jordan | 14 | |
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Ethiopia | 12 | |
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Sweden | 10 | |
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Argentina | 8 | |
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Ecuador | 8 | |
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United States | 8 | |
|
Germany | 2 | |
All operators
Description
The Grob G 120 is based on the Grob G 115TA training aircraft and is specifically designed for military and civil pilot training. The airframe is constructed from carbon fiber reinforced plastic, stressed to +6/-4g, with a minimum service life of just over 15,000 flight hours.
The cockpit is configured to accommodate students wearing military equipment and helmets. It features movable seats and rudder pedals, an air conditioning system, and on some models, a second thrust lever. The aircraft is equipped with Garmin avionics.
The Grob G 120 is primarily a training aircraft and is not designed for combat operations. It lacks any specified armament capabilities.
The Grob G 120 has seen operational use primarily as a training aircraft among various air forces. The German Air Force utilizes six G 120 aircraft for pilot training purposes. Similarly, the French Air and Space Force operates a fleet of 18 of these aircraft. The Israeli Air Force employs 17 G 120s, locally known as the "Snunit," equipped with a Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 engine, achieving a maximum speed of 235 km/h. The Kenya Air Force also incorporates six G 120s into its training programs. In Canada, KF Defence Programs initially used 14 G 120s for training the Canadian Armed Forces until 2013, after which they were also used to train Royal Canadian Air Force pilots.
Main Variants:
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G 120A: This is the piston-powered version, equipped with a Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 six-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled piston engine producing 260 hp.
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G 120TP: This turboprop version features a Rolls-Royce 250-B17F engine, delivering 456 shp for takeoff and 380 shp for maximum cruise.