TheGrob G 120TP is a two-seatturboproptraining andaerobatic low-wing aircraft with acomposite airframe, built byGrob Aircraft. It is based on theGrob G 120A training aircraft and has been developed for military and civil pilots training. It has a retractable tricycle landing gear and a lowtailplane.
Designed to be a further development of the G 120A, the G 120TP turned during the development process into a nearly new type of aircraft. Due to the new powertrain, the G 120TP offers new capabilities for basic and advanced pilot training, where it can be used as a lead-in for a jet trainer.[2]
The cockpit provides room for students and teachers wearing military equipment and helmets. TheHOTAS control system is similar to that found in other types of aircraft that students may fly later in their careers. Therefore, basic and advanced flight training for future transport aircraft, helicopter, or jet pilots will be possible. The cockpit is equipped with movable seats, or optionally, the newMartin-Baker Mk.17 lightweight ejection seats. The instrument panel can be equipped with a 4-screenGenesys Aerosystems IDU-680 EFIS.[3][4] An autopilot and air conditioning system are available, as well as an oxygen system and second thrust lever.
Argentina is the second operator of the G 120TP. Deliveries of the first batch of four aircraft started in June 2013, with a total delivery of 10 aircraft(+5).[5][6]
Ordered 24 in June 2021.[7] Under the deal, Grob Aircraft will also build afiberglass reinforced plastic andcarbon fibre composite repair workshop and a propeller repair workshop in Bangladesh.[7] On 15 December 2021, the Bangladesh Air Force received the first 12 Grob G-120TPs, from Germany. Full delivery has been completed in 2022. Operated by 12 squadron "The Eaglets" atBangladesh Air Force Academy[8]
Dubbed the CT-102B Astra II in Canadian service, the aircraft will be used for basic flying training at15 Wing Moose Jaw.[9] 23 of the aircraft have been ordered with deliveries to begin in September 2025. Registered in DND service, the aircraft will be loaned to SykAlyne as the operator and flying training provider.[10]
Ceremonial handover of the first 4 G 120TP to the Indonesian Air Force
The launch customer for the G 120TP was the Indonesian Air Force, which operates a fleet of 30 aircraft, as well as a G 120TP – Flight Training Device.[6][12]
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) awarded Grob Aircraft an order to supply 14 aircraft,[6] among which one CBT System and one G 120TP FTD for elementary pilot training. The aircraft entered service in April 2017. Around that same time, Grob confirmed it had delivered 12 of the 14 ordered aircraft.[13] In January 2018, theBundeswehr announced it had donated two aircraft to Jordan.[14]
The Mexican Air Force (FAM) has selected the Grob G 120TP as its new elementary trainer. The contract contains 25 aircraft (+15) equipped with the Genesys Aerosytems EFIS IDU-680.[6] The delivery of the first batch was in February 2015 and the final batch in February 2016.[15][16] The training will be completed by a Computer Based Training (CBT) System and four G 120TP Flight Training Devices.[17]
The Myanmar Air Force operates a fleet of 20 G 120TP (+10) training aircraft equipped with Genesys Aerosystems EFIS IDU-680. The pilot training will be supported by a CBT System and one G 120TP FTD.[6]
In 2021, the Swedish Air Force selected the Grob G 120 TP as its new Basic Trainer Aircraft, designated SK 40 (Trainer Aircraft type 40). Ten aircraft and a simulator are on order, with delivery expected in 2022 and service starting in 2023.[18][19] The first three aircraft were delivered on 3 April 2023.[20] An additional order for three more aircraft was announced in October 2024.[21]
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Ecuador
Ethiopia
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Jordan
Kenya
Myanmar
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United Kingdom
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