Grob G 120

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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 retractable tricycle landing gear and a low tailplane.

Design and development

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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". A second thrust lever is available.[1]

Variants

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Operators

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One of six G 120A of the Kenya Air Force
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Grob G-120A badge worn by a Canadian military student pilot from 3 CFFTS
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Grob G120A used by RCAF
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Specifications (G 120A)

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See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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  • Grob G 115,120 and 140 Information brochure and Technical Datasheet (Grob Aerospace Sales Department, 2004)
  • Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group, 2003. Template:ISBN.

External links

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