Grob G-115
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| First flight | 1 November 1985 |
| Year of introduction | 1999 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
Description
The Grob G-115 is a military aircraft that was developed as a training and light combat aircraft. It was designed by Grob Aircraft AG, a German aerospace company, and first introduced in the 1980s. The aircraft is primarily used for pilot training, equipped with a tandem seating arrangement to accommodate both an instructor and a student. It also serves as a light attack and reconnaissance aircraft in some air forces. The G-115 is known for its robust construction and versatile performance, making it suitable for various missions in different environments. It has been deployed in several countries around the world, demonstrating its reliability and effectiveness in military operations.
Technical specifications
| Version: G-115E | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 12.2 m² (131.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Length | 7.5 m (24.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 3048 m (10000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 690 kg (1521 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 990 kg (2183 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 5.3 m/s (17.4 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Lycoming AEIO-360-B1F delivering 134 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom | 90 | |
|
Egypt | 74 | |
|
Finland | 28 | |
|
United Arab Emirates | 12 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
United Arab Emirates • Germany • Egypt • Finland • United Kingdom