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/application sector.
FEATURING FULL RECONNAISSANCE AND
SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES WITH:
- Multi role, multi domain capable for flexible deployment.
- Persistent ISR: Optical, IR, GMTI.
- Wide-area sensor coverage with enhanced performance at high altitudes.
- Future-proof and highly configurable, allowing easy upgrades and role adaptation.
- Minimal footprint and low probability of intercept, reducing detectability and logistical burden.
- Lowest operational cost in its class, with long endurance and high-altitude capability.
- Certified for all-weather IFR and icing conditions under EASA/FAA Part 23 – no airspace restrictions.
- Seamless integration of state-of-the-art sensors and full OEM support for cockpit and operator systems.
MALE | HALE
Aircraft specifically designed for MALE / HALE operation compared to converted airline aircraft
- Single engine configuration
- Low drag aerodynamics
- Single pilot operation
EFFICIENCY
Less stringent CS-23/FAR-23 aircraft certification rules compared to large airplane CS-25 / FAR-25 rules
FLEXIBILITY
Outstanding structural concept of the aircraft allows sensor integration without touching primary structure with minimum effort in time and costs securing the value of the flying platform during quick electronic evolution
LOADING CAPABILITIES
The G 520NG in its standard configuration already supplies superior
storage capabilities in 13 bays accommodating payloads in all SWP
factors.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| Max certified operating altitude | 13,716 m | 45,000 ft |
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| Time from MSL to 45,000 ft | 13.716 m (MTOW) | 50 min |
| Take off distance over 50 ft (MTOW, no wind, no slope) | 670 m | 2,200 ft |
| Landing distance over 50 ft (MLW, no wind, no slope) | 685 m | 2,250 ft |
| Max. take-off weight | 4,700 kg | 10,362 lb |
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| Standard empty weight | 3,300 kg | 7,275 lb |
| Max. fuel capacity | 1,070 kg | 2,359 lb |
| Max. payload | 1,145 kg | 2,524 lb |
| Pratt&Whitney Canada PT6A-67 engine TBO |
MP 750 SHP Adaptive Maintenance Program |
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| Hartzell propeller, 4-blade | 3,04 m diameter |
| Operating conditions | VFR / IFR day and night / flight into known icing conditions |
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