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Grob G-115 vs Pilatus PC-9

Grob G-115 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 593 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 3,200 kg, built 204 vs 265 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
Grob G-115 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 November 1985 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 204 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 2.4 m 3.3 m
Length 7.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 323 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 12 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.