Overview
The Grob G120 lightweight basic prop-driven trainer from Germany serves in the air forces of several notable powers including Canada, France, and Israel.
The Grob G120 lightweight basic prop-driven trainer from Germany serves in the air forces of several notable powers including Canada, France, and Israel.
YEAR: 1999
STATUS: Active, In-Service
MANUFACTURER(S): Grob Aircraft - Germany
PRODUCTION: 70
OPERATORS: Argentina; Canada; France; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Mexico; Myanmar; United Kingdom; United States
Technical Specifications
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Grob G120A model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Grob G120A model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 2
POWER: 1 x Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 air-cooled flat-six piston engine developing 260 horsepower.
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Variants / Models
• G120 - Base Series Designation.
• G120A (Air-Cooled) - Fitted with Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 air-cooled engine of 260 horsepower.
• G120TP ("Turboprop") - Fitted with a Rolls-Royce 250-B17F turboprop engine of 456 horsepower.
• G120 - Base Series Designation.
• G120A (Air-Cooled) - Fitted with Lycoming AEIO-540-D4D5 air-cooled engine of 260 horsepower.
• G120TP ("Turboprop") - Fitted with a Rolls-Royce 250-B17F turboprop engine of 456 horsepower.
May 2018 - The Indonesia Air Force became the recipient of six additional G120TP turboprop-powered basic trainers from Grob. The service now fields a fleet of thirty such aircraft. The order dates back to a deal signed in 2011 of which the initial twenty-four were received from the period spanning 2013 to 2016.
July 2018 - The G120TP trainer was debuted publicly for the first time at Farnborough 2018.
July 2018 - The G120TP trainer was debuted publicly for the first time at Farnborough 2018.
Media
Our Data Modules allow for quick visual reference when comparing a single entry against contemporary designs. Areas covered include general ratings, speed assessments, and relative ranges based on distances between major cities.
Relative Maximum Speed
Hi: 200mph
Lo: 100mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (199mph).
Graph average of 150 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Graph showcases the Grob G120A's operational range (on internal fuel) when compared to distances between major cities.
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Unit Production (70)
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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