Grob Aircraft AG Aircraft G 520 NG

The perfect platform for high altitude reconnaissance and surveillance Developed and Certified in 1991, the GROB G 520 is one of the world’s largest fully composite manned and unmanned aircraft, providing an ideal system platform for OPV/UAV applications (Optionally Piloted Vehicle). The flexible payload-bay concept of the G 520 can accommodate multiple mission systems for both civilian and military applications and operations with a minimum of integration and modification lead time. Based on its proven airframe and systems reliability the G 520 mitigates development risks for future UAV and/or system developments. The G 520 is the cost efficient performance platform for the UAV and OPV requirements of the 21st century, both in the HALE and MALE performance/applicat ion sector. Full reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. The G 520 NG features: Long endurance, high altitude performance Short runway capabilities Reconfigurable payload installation Full approval for all-weather IFR/Icing operations acc. to LBA/FAA Part 23 regulations 12 payload compartments for up to 1000 kg of mission equipment makes the G 520 an ideal multi-role platform for a wide range of missions. Depending on payload the G 520 has a range up to 5000 km (2700 NM) or up to 11 Hrs (UAV 32 Hrs) on stage time in all weather conditions. Technical Specifications WEIGHTS OPV Max. take-off weight 4700 kg | 10362 lb Max. zero fuel weight 4234 kg | 9334 lb Standard empty weight 3300 kg | 7275 lb Max. landing weight 4433 kg | 9773 lb Max. usable fuel capacity 1070 kg / 2359 lb Max. usable payload 850 kg / 1874 lb POWER PLANT Max. continuous power (MCP) 750 SHP Honeywell TPE 331-14 with Hartzell Propeller, 4-blade 3,04 m MISCELLANEOUS Max payload volume 3840 Ltr Max certified operating altitude 50.000 ft | 15240 m Operation: VFR day/night, IFR, all weather conditions PERFORMANCE OPV Operating speed range Max. operating speed 153 kias / M 0,448 Stall speed Vs (MLW, landing configuration) 58 kias Take off and landing field length (MSL, ISA) Take off distance over 50 ft (MTOW, no wind, no slope) 670 m | 2200 ft Landing distance over 50 ft (MLW, no wind, no slope) 685 m | 2250 ft Cruise speeds, rate of climbs (ISA, MTOW) Max. cruise speed (MSL) 153 ktas Max. cruise speed (35,000 ft) 253 ktas Rate of climb (MSL) 1430 ft/min / 7.3 m/s Time from MSL to 45,000 ft 50 min Range / Endurance (ISA, MTOW, 45 min reserve fuel, 500 kg payload) Range (50,000 ft cruising altitude) 1980 NM | 3670k m Endurance (50,000 ft cruising altitude) 7.5 Hrs