Grob G 115TA

Type (Muster)
Light single-engined trainer (Kolbenmotor-Trainer)

Country (Land)
Germany (Deutschland)

Manufacturer (Hersteller)
Grob Luft- und Raumfahrt GmbH & Co KG
Am Flugplatz
86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies
Germany

Phone: 08268/998-0
Fax: 08268/998-114

General (Allgemeine Angaben)
Crew (Besatzung): 2

Power plant (Antrieb): Textron Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5 flat six engine
Power (Leistung): 260 hp (194 kW) at full rpm or 235 hp (175 kW) at lower rpms to decrease noise levels
Propeller: three-blade fixed-pitch, constant speed Hartzell

Dimensions (Abmessungen)
Length (Länge): 8,20
Height (Höhe): 2,57
Span (Spannweite): 10,00

Cabin width (Kabinenbreite): 1,25 m
Cabin height (Kabinenhöhe):1,20 m

Weights (Massen)
Standard empty weight (Leermasse ): 900 kg
Max. useful load (Zuladung): 450 kg
Fuel (Kraftstoff): 280 litres
Max. take-off weight (Startmasse): 1350 kg

Performance (Flugleistungen)
Never exceed speed (Höchstzulässige Geschwindigkeit): 426 km/h
Cruise speed, 75 per cent power (Reisegeschwindigkeit): 306 km/h
Stall speed (überziehgeschwindigkeit): 106 km/h with gear and flaps down
Take-off run (Startrollstrecke): 311 m
Landing run (Landerollstrecke): 220 m
Max. rate of climb (max. Steigrate): 1400 ft/m (7,1 m/s)
Service ceiling (Dienstgipfelhöhe): 18000 ft (5485 m)
Range (Reichweite): 1310 km
Endurance (Flugdauer): 4 h 30 min
g-limits: +6/-4 g

Costs (Kosten)
List price of the G 115TA was around 970000 DM in 1998.

Customers (Kunden)
The United Arab Emirates ordered 12 (plus 12 on option) in 1994, for 5,5 million DM. Deliveries began in 1997.

Competition (Konkurrenz)
Slingsby Firefly

Remarks (Bemerkungen)
Design of the G 115T began in 1991, and the first aircraft flew on 11 June 1992. Type certificate by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) was received on 5 December 1995. The UAE production aircraft were preceded by two pre-production prototoypes (also seen in UAE registration). Deliveries began via airlift to the Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College at Al Ain in January/February 1997.

Last updated 13 July 1998

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