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Grob G-115 vs PA-44 Seminole

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Grob G-115 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Piper
First flight 1 November 1985 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 204 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 12.2 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.8 m
Height 2.4 m 2.6 m
Length 7.5 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 2 x 65 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-115 and the PA-44 Seminole are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Grob G-115 vs 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole. The Grob G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,695 km for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 3,048 m for the Grob G-115.

The Grob G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 926 for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole first flew 9 years before the Grob G-115 (1976 vs 1985).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.