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Grob G-115 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Grob G-115 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 270 vs 970 km/h, range 1,150 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 6,832 kg, built 204 vs 6,557 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Specifications
Grob G-115 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Lockheed
First flight 1 November 1985 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1999 1948
Number produced 204 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.8 m
Height 2.4 m 3.6 m
Length 7.5 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob 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 Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob 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 Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob 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 Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 51 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob 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 Grob G-115.