G-115 vs SAAB 105
Overview
The G-115 and the SAAB 105 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Saab respectively.
The SAAB 105 reaches 970 km/h — 3.6x the G-115's 270 km/h. The G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 2,300 km for the SAAB 105. The SAAB 105 operates at altitudes up to 13,700 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115. At 4,635 kg MTOW, the SAAB 105 is 4.7x the G-115's 990 kg.
The G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 192 for the SAAB 105. The SAAB 105 first flew 22 years before the G-115 (1963 vs 1985).
| German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 November 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 29 June 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 192 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 12.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 990 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 690 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,635 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,849 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 647 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 32 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or SAAB 105?
The G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.