Grob G-115T Acro
The Grob G 115E Tutor is an aerobatic military trainer with a strengthened composite airframe and a fuel-injected engine. It became a key part of British elementary flying training, teaching basic handling and aerobatics before students moved to faster aircraft. Its bright RAF paint schemes have made it a familiar sight around UK training bases.
Did you know?
The G 115E Acro's fuel-injected engine and strengthened airframe support sustained aerobatics, and its bright paint scheme is a familiar sight at RAF training bases.
Specifications
| Length | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.3 t |
| Range | 650 NM (1,204 km) |
| Maximum speed | 155 kt (287 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,200 ft/min (6.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 280 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming AEIO-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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