Grob G180 SPn
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| Grob G180 SPn at ILA 2006 |
| Role |
Corporate jet |
| National origin |
Germany |
| Manufacturer |
Grob Aerospace |
| First flight |
20 July 2005 |
| Introduction |
2006 |
| Status |
Operative |
| Number built |
4 |
The Grob G180 SPn (or spn) is a low-wing twin-engined corporate jet projected by Grob Aerospace. It is designed to land on both paved surfaces and unimproved runway capability (grass and gravel surfaces), and is classed as "commuter class" under EASA CS 23 and FAA Part 23 regulations. After the fatal crash of one prototype in 2006[1] and the insolvency of Grob Aerospace in 2008, a continuation of the project was announced in 2009.[2]
In September 2010, DAHER subsidiary SOCATA announced that it would be evaluating the G180 SPn during the next few months as it considers acquiring the aircraft from Allied Aviation Technologies, which currently holds the rights to the aircraft following Grob Aerospace's 2008 insolvency.[3]
Specifications
Data from [4]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 9 passengers
- Length: 14.81 m (48 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan: 14.86 m (48 ft 9 in)
- Height: 5.12 m (16 ft 9.5 in)
- Gross weight: 6,300 kg (13,889 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Williams FJ44-3A turbofans, 12.44 kN (2,800 lbf) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 753 km/h (468 mph)
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.70
- Stall speed: 143 km/h (89 mph)
- Range: 3,425 km (2,128 miles)
- Service ceiling: 12,500 m (41,000 ft)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
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