Description

The G103 (originally designated the G 118) is a high performance two-seater sailplane made by Grob Aerospace. The aircraft is a T-tail configuration, and is fitted with a non retractable undercarriage and upper surface Schempp-Hirth type airbrakes. Of glass fibre construction, it is designed for training, high performance, and simple aerobatic flying.

Specifications - GROB 103

$65.00/hr

General characteristics

• Crew: One pilot
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 26 ft 7 in
• Wingspan: 57 ft 5 in
• Height: 5 ft 3 in
• Wing area: 193 ft²
• Aspect ratio: 17.1
• Empty weight: 860 lb
• Gross weight: 1,279 lb

Performance

• Maximum speed: 135 kts
• Maximum glide ratio: 38
• Rate of sink: 120 ft/min