Grob G 120 | |
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General information | |
Type | Trainer |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Grob Aircraft |
Status | Active in production |
Primary users | French Air and Space Force |
History | |
Manufactured | 1999-present |
First flight | 1999 |
Developed from | Grob G 115 |
Variants | Grob G 120TP |
The Grob G 120 is a two-seat training and aerobatic low-wing aircraft with a carbon composite airframe, built by Grob Aircraft. It is based on the Grob G 115TA training aircraft and is specially designed for military and civil pilots training. It has a tricycle landing gear and a low tailplane.
The airframe is made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic and is stressed to +6/-4g. Its minimum service life is just over 15,000 flight hours. [1]
The cockpit provides room for students wearing military equipment and helmets. The plane is equipped with movable seats and rudder pedals and an air conditioning system.[ citation needed ] A second thrust lever is available. [1]
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004 [7]
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