Grob G-140TP
The Grob G 140TP was a turboprop trainer developed from the G 120 family for military pilot training. Its side-by-side cockpit let an instructor monitor students closely while its turbine engine provided higher performance than a piston trainer. It remained a specialised military type with limited production.
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The G 140TP was a turboprop trainer developed from the G 120 family, but saw only limited production before being overshadowed by it.
Specifications
| Length | 8.7 m (28 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.6 t |
| Range | 900 NM (1,667 km) |
| Maximum speed | 220 kt (407 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,800 ft/min (14.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Landing distance | 670 m (2,198 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 570 l |
| Engines | 1x Rolls-Royce M250-B17F |
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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