Aero Air: Grob spn

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Grob Aerospace spⁿ

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Grob Aerospace is one of the world’s largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. Its product range evolved from pioneering gliders of the 70s, the record-breaking high-altitude aircraft of the 80s and 90s, and to today’s leading edge designed and state-of-the-art business jets, as well as to training and special mission aircraft.

The spⁿ represents a highly innovative response to market demands for a single aircraft to satisfy an array of diverse operations and mission requirements. Combining the versatility and robust short field performance of a turboprop with the comfort, elegance, and superior cruise speeds of a genuine luxury jet, the spn is a truly accomplished engineering and design masterpiece.

Superior Performance

    * A superior range-payload capabilities  
    * Excellent short field performance
    * Unimproved runway capability (grass and gravel surfaces)

Largest Cabin among light jet

    * The largest cabin amongst comparable light jets, super light jets and turboprops
    * Seating up to nine passengers; choice of Business or Executive interior
    * Clean, elegant, high-quality interior created by the world-renowned Porsche Design Studio
    * Quick and easy cabin conversion for passenger, cargo, and air ambulance missions

State-of-the-art technology

    * A durable airframe designed for low maintenance and long service life
    * State-of-the-art avionics from Honeywell and engines from Williams International
    * Certified for single pilot operation under FAA and JAA/EASA Part 23 commuter regulations

Performance

Max operating speed SL to 8,000 ft (VMO): 260 KCAS
Max operating speed 8,000 ft to 28,440 ft (VMO): 272 KCAS
Max operating Mach number (MMO): 0.70
Reference speed (VREF): 100 KCAS
    (MLW, forward CG, Landing configuration)
Max cruise speed: 415 KTAS
    (ISA, 29,000 ft)
Maximum Cruise Speed: 402 KTAS
    (FL410, ISA, MTOW)
Rate of climb: 4,360 ft/min
    (AEO **, ISA, Sea Level, MTOW)
Rate of climb: 1,360 ft/min
    (OEI ***, ISA, Sea Level, MTOW)
Balanced field length: 3,000 ft
    (ISA, SL, MTOW)
Landing distance:2,670 ft
    (ISA, SL, Flaps 40°, 50 ft obstacle, MLW)
Maximum range, 1 pilot + 6 passengers: 1,800 nm
    (ISA, 41,000 ft, NBAA IFR reserves with 100 nm alternate)
Seats Full range, 1 pilot + 8 passengers: 1,685 nm
    (NBAA IFR 100 nm alternate)
Maximum operating altitude: 41,000 ft

* Data subject to final confirmation   
**  All Engines Operative  *** One Engine Inoperative

Specification

• Configuration: Low wing, twin engine jet, conventional tail
• Airframe and wing structure: Carbon fiber
• Maximum crew + passengers: 1 pilot and 9 pax or 2 pilots and 8 pax
• Maximum fuel capacity: 660 US gallons
• Maximum take-off weight: 13,889 lbs
• Maximum payload: 2,491 lbs
• Maximum operating altitude: 41,000 ft
• Type of operation: Single pilot, VFR day/night, IFR, known icing conditions, unimproved runway capability.
• Propulsion: Two Williams FADEC controlled turbofan engines, thrust rating of 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) at SL ISA
• Avionics: Honeywell Primus Apex

External dimensions

• Height: 16 ft 10 in
• Width: 48 ft 9 in
• Length: 48 ft 7 in

Cabin dimensions

• Maximum height: 5 ft 5 in
• Width: 5 ft 0 in
• Length: 16 ft 9 in
• Volume: 405 ft³

Cabin door dimensions

• Height: 54 in
• Width: 33 in

Baggage compartment

• Volume: 57,2 ft³

Certification

Suited for unique operating environments the spn  will be type certified in the “commuter category” for single-pilot operation under EASA CS 23 and FAA Part 23 regulations. The aircraft will be compliant for single-pilot operation under both VFR day/night, IFR and known icing conditions. It also will meet RVSM, MNPS and P-RNAV requirements.

    * EASA Certification and 1st deliveries shortly after – Q4 2008
    * FAA Certification – Q4 2008