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Grob G-115 vs Pilatus PC-21

Grob G-115 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 685 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 4,250 kg, built 204 vs 211 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
Grob G-115 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 November 1985 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1999 2008
Number produced 204 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 2.4 m 3.8 m
Length 7.5 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Grob G-115 entered service first in 1999, 9 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.