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Grob G-115 vs MB-339

Grob G-115 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 898 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 5,897 kg, built 204 vs 230 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Grob G-115 MB-339
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aermacchi
First flight 1 November 1985 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 204 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.9 m
Height 2.4 m 3.6 m
Length 7.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 628 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.