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

General characteristics

• Crew: One pilot
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 8.1 m (26 ft 7 in)
• Wingspan: 17.5 m (57 ft 5 in)
• Height: 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
• Wing area: 17.9 m² (193 ft²)
• Aspect ratio: 17.1
• Empty weight: 390 kg (860 lb)
• Gross weight: 620 kg (1,370 lb)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 250 km/h (160 mph)
• Maximum glide ratio: 38
• Rate of sink: 0.6 m/s (120 ft/min)