G-115 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The G-115 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 6.9x the G-115's 990 kg.
The G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 37 years before the G-115 (1948 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 | -- |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 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 | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 51 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 204 units of the G-115.