spn
Maiden Flight: Monday, June 19, 2006
IOC: April 2008
Total Production: 76
Grob spn
Maiden Flight: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Origin
Switzerland
Contractor/s
Grob Aerospace
Power plant:
FJ44-3A (2)
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Description:
The spn is a twin-engine light business jet designed by Grob Aerospace combining short and unimproved runway performance of turboprop aircraft with comfort cabin and cruise speed of luxury jets. The spn offers a seating capacity for up to nine passengers and the cabin can be easily and quickly converted for cargo transport or air ambulance roles. The aircraft's maximum range varies from 3,121 to 3,334 kilometers carrying eight or six passengers plus a single pilot. First deliveries and EASA certification for single pilot operation are expected in April 2008 with FAA certification following in the second quarter of 2008.
The Grob spn light jet is equipped with all-glass cockpit, state-of-the-art Primus Apex avionics from Honeywell and two FJ44-3A engines from Williams International developing 2,800-lb of thrust each and fitted with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. The aircraft's cabin can be configured following Executive layout with six passengers or Business layout for eight passengers. Besides, its durable carbon fiber airframe has been designed for low maintenance and long service life.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 8
Dimensions: Baggage Capacity 57 cu ft (), Cabin Volume 405 cu ft (), Fuel Tank Capacity 660 gl (2,508 l), Height 5.1 m, Length 14.8 m, Wingspan 14.9 m
Weights: Fuel Load 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), Max Takeoff Weight 6,300 kg (13,889 lb), Payload 1,130 kg (2,491 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 5,600 lb (2,540 kg)
Performance: Cabin Height 1.6 m (5 ft), Cabin Length 5.1 m (17 ft), Cabin Width 1.5 m (5 ft), Climb Rate 22 mps (43 kt), Cruise Speed 769 kph (478 mph) at 29,000ft, Landing Run Distance 814 m (2,671 ft), Max Range 3,334 km (1,800 nm) carrying 1 pilot and six passengers, Operational Altitude 12,497 m (41,001 ft), Take Off Run Distance 914 m (2,999 ft), Top Speed Mach 0.70 (837 kph)
G Loads: Max Maneuvering Load Factor 3 g, Min Maneuvering Load Factor -1 g
Other: Number of Engines 2, Service Life (Flight Hours) 28,000
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