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Grob G-115 vs P180 Avanti

Grob G-115 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 270 vs 732 km/h, range 1,150 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 5,489 kg, built 204 vs 246 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
Grob G-115 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Piaggio
First flight 1 November 1985 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1999 1990
Number produced 204 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.0 m
Height 2.4 m 4.0 m
Length 7.5 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 462 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 9 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.