Texan GR40
TEXAN GR40: Performance Refined
The Texan GR40 represents the evolution of Gryphen’s low-wing excellence. With its aerodynamic purity, balanced structure, and impressive range, it’s built for pilots who demand responsive handling without compromising comfort or efficiency. Whether you’re training, touring, or pushing the envelope, GR40 is designed to elevate every flight.
Built to Fly, Tuned to Respond
Aerodynamics & Flight Behavior
Featuring a laminar flow airfoil and advanced composite structure, the GR40 achieves exceptional stability and aerodynamic precision. Its electric flaps, differential ailerons, and retractable tricycle landing gear work in harmony to create a flight experience that’s both intuitive and exhilarating. The aircraft handles with grace and authority—from short-field takeoffs to cruise.
Comfort in Every Configuration
Cockpit & Experience
The cockpit of the GR40 is designed around the pilot, with ergonomic seating, optimized control layout, and excellent forward and lateral visibility. Whether you’re in training mode or cruising across country lines, the cockpit environment offers a refined, focus-enhancing space for smooth, confident flying.
Why Pilots Trust Texan GR40
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Aerodynamic DesignLaminar low-wing architecture with responsive control surfaces
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Range & SpeedUp to 1,300 km with cruise speeds of 200 km/h
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Efficient PowerEquipped with a Rotax 912iS, delivering 100 HP of smart, smooth performance
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Flight ComfortQuiet, vibration-dampened structure for long-range focus
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Smart BuildComposite sandwich construction for strength and weight efficiency
Precision from the Ground Up
The Texan GR40 is a refined low-wing aircraft designed for pilots who expect agility, efficiency, and structural clarity in one complete platform. With a focus on clean aerodynamics, smart weight distribution, and a comfortable cockpit environment, it delivers a flight experience that’s both technical and intuitive. Whether used for instruction or extended travel, GR40 performs with grace, power, and purpose.
1. Aerodynamics & Wing Design
The GR40 features a laminar flow wing built to minimize drag and increase stability across all speeds. The design incorporates electrically operated plain flaps, differential ailerons, and a balanced control system that provides crisp, responsive feedback. Its geometry supports both short takeoffs and long-distance cruise efficiency.
2. Structural Integrity
Made with laminate and honeycomb sandwich composite materials, the Texan GR40 offers a high-strength, lightweight structure that reduces vibration and enhances load distribution. The retractable tricycle landing gear is dampened and built to absorb energy smoothly on various surfaces, supporting safe and consistent operation.
3. Propulsion & Power
Powered by the Rotax 912iS, the GR40 delivers 100 HP with excellent fuel efficiency and low noise. The in-flight variable pitch propeller allows the pilot to optimize performance based on flight phase—whether climbing, cruising, or descending—making each journey smoother and smarter.
4. Cabin & Ergonomics
The two-seat cockpit is spacious, streamlined, and fully functional. From seat positioning to instrument readability, everything is built around the pilot’s comfort and control. Visibility is wide and unobstructed, making it an ideal cockpit for instruction, cross-country navigation, or simply enjoying the skies.
| Technical data | GR40 |
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| Wing Span (m) | 8.60 |
| Length (m) | 6.99 |
| Height (m) | 2.40 |
| MTOW (kg) | 600 |
| Empty Weight (kg) | 360 |
| Engine | Rotax 912iS |
| Power (Hp) | 100 |
| Propeller | Idrovario HS – 2 blades, in-flight variable pitch |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 2 x 65 = 130 |
| Wing Area (m²) | 11.80 |
| Wing Chord (m) | 1.4 |
| Wing Load (kg/m²) | 50.8 |
| Takeoff Run (m) | 160 |
| Takeoff Distance (15m obstacle) (m) | 274 |
| Landing Run (m) | 100 |
| Landing Distance (15m obstacle) (m) | 379 |
| Stall Speed (Vs0) (km/h) | 71 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) | 220 |
| VNE (km/h) | 289 |
| Range (km) | 1300 + 30 min reserve |
| Load Factor (G) | +4 / -2 |
