Grob Aircraft (Possible; often used in Royal Air Force service) Grob 103 Viking T1 (glider) · PlaneSpot

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19 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

RAF Grob 103 Viking

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Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

Grob 103 Viking T1 (glider) GROB 103 TWIN ASTIR (or similar glider class)

White with UK military roundels and high-visibility orange wingtips/nose/tail

Manufacturer

Grob Aircraft (Possible; often used in Royal Air Force service)

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

3 badges earned

Insights

Aviation History

Primary training glider used by the UK Air Cadet forces (Air Cadet Volunteer Gliding Squadrons), known for robust training capability.

Fleet Rarity

Common within UK gliding clubs and Air Cadet units, but not globally widespread.

Record Flights

Used for many cross-country gliding and basic flight training sorties in the UK.

Safety & Events

No major notable public incidents; these aircraft are widely used for cadet pilot introduction.

Future Outlook

Still active in training, some are being retired as fleets modernize.

Specifications

None (glider, unpowered)

Engine

17.5 m

Wingspan

8.2 m

Length

Varies (dependent on thermals)

Range

90-110 km/h (glide speed)

Speed

2 seats (tandem trainer glider)

Capacity

580 kg

MTOW

1.55 m

Height

0 (unpowered glider)

Thrust

Silent (glider, no engine)

Noise