G-115 vs SF-260
| 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 | $-- million |
| Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SIAI-Marchetti |
| First flight | 15 July 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wing area | 12.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 690 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 10.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 333 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G-115 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-115 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or SF-260?
The G-115 is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 33 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 204 units of the G-115.