Grob 120TP-A
The Prefect
Precision from the first flight
Known as ‘The Prefect’ in tribute to the Avro trainer used during WWII, the Grob 120TP-A is today’s next-gen military basic training aircraft, engineered for modern RAF, Royal Navy, and Army Air Corps pilot development.
Tech Spec
The Grob G120TP-A is a versatile, two-seat turboprop trainer developed by Grob aircraft in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany and serves as a modern platform for basic, advanced, and aerobatic flight instruction.
Certified for +6/-4 g manoeuvres, the G120TP-A supports a wide range of training exercises, including spins, loops, rolls, and stall turns
Powered by a Rolls-Royce M250-B17F turboprop engine delivering up to 456 shaft horsepower (SHP), the aircraft offers excellent power-to-weight ratios. It features a five-bladed, constant-speed variable pitch propeller
Top Speed of 238 KIAS (273 mph)
All-composite, corrosion-resistant airframe
Equipped with the Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 EFIS, the digital cockpit offers flexible display configurations, facilitating a seamless transition to more advanced aircraft
What students learn
As the launchpad for UK Military Flying Training System students, the Grob Prefect T1 builds solid flying foundations. Pilots master the fundamentals of flight, learn critical emergency procedures, and progress to aerobatics, formation flying, and basic radio communications. Its cockpit also supports rear crew training and the development of early leadership and aircraft captaincy skills.