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Grob G-115 vs Pilatus PC-24

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
Grob G-115 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 November 1985 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1999 2018
Number produced 204 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 17.0 m
Height 2.4 m 5.3 m
Length 7.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Overview

The Grob G-115 and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Pilatus respectively.

The Pilatus PC-24 reaches 787 km/h — 2.9x the Grob G-115's 270 km/h. The Grob G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 3,048 m for the Grob G-115. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the Pilatus PC-24 is 8.1x the Grob G-115's 990 kg.

The Grob G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. The Grob G-115 first flew 30 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (1985 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 517 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Grob G-115 entered service first in 1999, 19 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.