Grumman American AG5B Tiger

Overview

• A favorite of flight schools and clubs for its low operating costs, the Grumman AG5B Tiger is a fun, reasonable airplane that’s maintenance friendly and performs admirably. With a 180-hp Lycoming O-360-A4K engine, it’s very suitable for both primary training and cross-country flight; however, it is very responsive and requires a light touch. It’s nimble in the air, seats four, and has a good cruising speed for minimal fuel burn—exactly what many pilots are looking for.

   

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Specifications

• Powerplant

  Lycoming O-360-A4K (180 hp)

• Propellers

  McCauley 76/61 Fixed Pitch

• Length

  22'

• Height

  7' 8"

• Wingspan

  31' 5"

• Wing Area

• Wing loading

  17.1 lb

• Power loading

  13.3 lb

• Cabin Width

  41"

• Empty Weight

  1,398 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  2,400 lb

• Useful load

  652 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  780 lb

• Fuel capacity

  52.6 gal

• Baggage capacity

  120 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  865 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,550 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  690 fpm

• Service ceiling

  13,800 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,120 ft

• Landing distance ground roll

  410 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

• Range

  530 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  70.387 kts

• V_Y

  690 fpm

• V_NE

  174 KCAS

• V_S1

  56 kts

• V_SO

  53 kts

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.