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Grob G-115 vs SAAB 105

Grob G-115 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 970 km/h, range 1,150 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 4,635 kg, built 204 vs 192 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Grob G-115 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Saab
First flight 1 November 1985 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1999 1967
Number produced 204 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 2.4 m 2.7 m
Length 7.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 32 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or SAAB 105?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.