Grob G 115
The
Grob G 115 is an advanced two-seat, fixed
tricycle gear general aviation airplane, primarily used for
flight training. The E variant is in
RAF service as an elementary flying trainer where it is known as the Tutor. The aircraft is constructed of advanced composite materials and each wing is a single piece.
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Grob G115E Tutor |
Although the aircraft is fully aerobatic (to +6G and -3G) it betrays its manufacturer's
glider heritage through its slow roll-rate and tendency to float on landing, both a consequence of the aircraft's very high aspect ratio wing.
General characteristics
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Crew: two, student and instructor
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Length: 7.59 m (24 ft 9 in)
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Wingspan: 10.00 m (32 ft 8 in)
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Height: 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
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Wing area:: 12.2 m² (131 ft²)
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Empty: 690kg ( lb)
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Loaded: 990kg ( lb)
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Maximum takeoff: 990 kg (2,182 lb)
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Powerplant: 1x
Textron Lycoming AE-360-B, 135 kW (180 hp)
Performance
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Maximum speed: 250 km/h (156 mph)
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Range: 1,150 km (719 miles)
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Service ceiling: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
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Rate of climb: 320 m/min (1,050 ft/min)
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Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
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Power/Mass: kW/kg (hp/lb)
Related development:Comparable aircraft:BAe Scottish Aviation BulldogSlingsby Firefly
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