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Grob G-115 vs L-29 Delfin

Grob G-115 vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 270 vs 655 km/h, range 1,150 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 3,540 kg, built 204 vs 3,665 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
Grob G-115 L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aero
First flight 1 November 1985 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1999 1961
Number produced 204 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 12.2 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.3 m
Height 2.4 m 3.1 m
Length 7.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 894 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 38 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.