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AW169 vs Grob G-120

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
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Specifications
AW169 Grob G-120
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Grob
First flight 10 May 2012 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2015 1999
Number produced 130 units 215 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area -- m² 13.3 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.2 m
Height 4.5 m 2.7 m
Length 14.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 435 km/h
Operational range 820 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 1,080 kg
Total thrust 2 x 375 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the Grob G-120 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Grob respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 435 km/h for the Grob G-120. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 1,540 km for the Grob G-120. The Grob G-120 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 3.0x the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 215 for the Grob G-120. The Grob G-120 first flew 13 years before the AW169 (1999 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The Grob G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The Grob G-120 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Grob G-120?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.