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Grob G-115 vs T-38 Talon

Grob G-115 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 270 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 5,670 kg, built 204 vs 1,189 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Grob G-115 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Northrop
First flight 1 November 1985 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1999 1961
Number produced 204 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 2.4 m 3.9 m
Length 7.5 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 1,111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 38 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.