Aircraft at 621VGS
...or more commonly known in its civilian form as the Grob 103.
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Vital Statistics |
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Wingspan: |
17.5m |
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Length: |
8.18m |
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Max All up weight: |
625kg |
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Empty weight: |
400kg |
| Max Speed (VNE): | 119Kts |
| Max Maneuvering Speed: | 98Kts |
| Winch Launch Speed: | 50-65Kts |
| Speed in Circuit | 50Kts |
Stalling Speeds |
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| Airbrakes Closed | Dual - 41Kts |
| Airbrakes Open | Dual - 46Kts Solo - 41Kts |
| Best Glide Angle - Dual | 37:1 at 57Kts |
| Best Glide Angle - Solo | 36:1 at 51Kts |
| Maximum Acceleration | +5.7g - 0-98Kts +4.8g - 98-119Kts |
| Minimum Acceleration | minus 3.7g - 0-98Kts minus 2.6g - 98-119Kts |
In 1983 the Air Training Corps had a fleet consisting of three types of wood framed aircraft. These had reached the end of their life span and it was time to look for something new.After looking at several options the Air Cadets chose the Grob 103 or as we know it the Viking T Mk 1.
Over the next two years over 100 Vikings were delivered to RAF Syerston where they were given their service identities.
All our aircraft are carefully looked after by engineers at RAF Syerston. Without their help to keep this equipment serviceable we would not be able to operate.