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Grob G-115 vs L-39 Albatros

Grob G-115 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 270 vs 750 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 4,700 kg, built 204 vs 2,900 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Grob G-115 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aero
First flight 1 November 1985 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1999 1972
Number produced 204 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 2.4 m 4.8 m
Length 7.5 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 27 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.